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The /etc/security/audit_user file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4352 | GEN000000-SOL00060 | SV-4352r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/security/audit_user is a sensitive file and must be owned by root to prevent possible system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8282r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/security/audit_user ownership. # ls -lL /etc/security/audit_user If /etc/security/audit_user is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4263r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/security/audit_user file to root. # chown root /etc/security/audit_user |