All system audit files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227719 | GEN002710 | SV-227719r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If a user can write to the audit logs, then audit trails can be modified or destroyed and system intrusion may not be detected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29881r488741_chk ) |
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| Check the audit configuration to determine the location of the system audit log files. # more /etc/security/audit_control Check the system audit log files for extended ACLs. # ls -la [audit log dir] If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29869r488742_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- [audit file] |