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The vROps PostgreSQL DB must generate audit records when successful logons or connections occur.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239826 | VROM-PG-000560 | SV-239826r879874_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track who/what (a user or other principal) logs on to the DBMS. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMW vRealize Operations Manager 6.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43059r663853_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep '^\s*log_connections\b' /storage/db/vcops/vpostgres/data/postgresql.conf If "log_connections" is not set to "on", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43018r663854_fix) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, execute the following commands: # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "ALTER SYSTEM SET log_connections TO 'on';" # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "SELECT pg_reload_conf();" |