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System audit logs must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-812 | GEN002680 | SV-812r2_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of system audit log files to root provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-554r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the audit log file(s). # ls -l If any audit log file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-966r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chown root |