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System audit tool executables must have mode 0750 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22372 | GEN002717 | SV-45277r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42624r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of audit tool executables. # ls -l /sbin/auditctl /sbin/auditd /sbin/ausearch /sbin/aureport /sbin/autrace /sbin/audispd If any listed file has a mode more permissive than 0750, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-38673r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the audit tool executable to 0750, or less permissive. # chmod 0750 [audit tool executable] |