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SLEM 5 file integrity tool must be configured to verify extended attributes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-261405 | SLEM-05-651020 | SV-261405r996631_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Extended attributes in file systems are used to contain arbitrary data and file metadata with security implications. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-65134r996630_chk ) |
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| Verify that SLEM 5 file integrity tool is configured to verify extended attributes. > sudo grep xattrs /etc/aide.conf All= p+i+n+u+g+s+m+S+sha512+acl+xattrs+selinux If the "xattrs" rule is not being used on all selection lines in the "/etc/aide.conf" file, or extended attributes are not being checked by another file integrity tool, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-65042r996081_fix) |
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| Configure SLEM 5 file integrity tool to check file and directory extended attributes. If AIDE is installed, ensure the "xattrs" rule is present on all file and directory selection lists. |