Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22575 | GEN008380 | SV-26250r1_rule | DCSL-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Root kits are software packages designed to conceal the compromise of a system from the SA. Root kit checking tools examine a system for evidence that a root kit is installed. Dedicated root kit detection software or root kit detection capabilities included in anti-virus packages may be used to satisfy this requirement. |
STIG | Date |
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SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Check Text ( C-29315r1_chk ) |
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Ask the SA if a root kit check tool is run on the system weekly. If this is not performed, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-26347r1_fix) |
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Create an automated job or establish a site-defined procedure to check the system weekly with a root kit check tool. |