System audit tool executables must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22370 | GEN002715 | SV-26505r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27559r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the audit tool executables are owned by root. # ls -l /usr/sbin/auditd /usr/sbin/audit /usr/sbin/bsmrecord /usr/sbin/auditreduce /usr/sbin/praudit /usr/sbin/auditconfig If any listed file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23742r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the audit tool executable to root. # chown root [audit tool executable] |