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The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22383 GEN002825 SV-26524r1_rule ECAR-1 Medium
Description
Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-27577r1_chk )
Check /etc/security/audit_control file.
# grep flags /etc/security/audit_control
If the as element is missing from the flags line, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-23766r1_fix)
Edit /etc/security/audit_control and add the as flag to the flag parameter.