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HAProxy log files must not be accessible to unauthorized users.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-89141 | VRAU-HA-000095 | SV-99791r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The HAProxy log files provide audit data useful to the discovery of suspicious behavior. The log files may contain usernames and passwords in clear text as well as other information that could aid a malicious user with unauthorized access attempts to the database. Generation and protection of these files helps support security monitoring efforts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMW vRealize Automation 7.x HA Proxy Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-10-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-88833r1_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: ls -la /var/log/vmware/vcac/vcac-config.log If the log file has permissions more permissive than "640", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-95883r1_fix) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, execute the following command: sed -i "/^[^#]*UMASK/ c\UMASK 077" /etc/login.defs |