The vROps PostgreSQL DB must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

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The vROps PostgreSQL DB must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-239827	VROM-PG-000565	SV-239827r879874_rule		Medium

Description
For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track failed attempts to log on to the DBMS. While positive identification may not be possible in a case of failed authentication, as much information as possible about the incident must be captured.

STIG	Date
VMW vRealize Operations Manager 6.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-43060r663856_chk )
At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep '^\s*log_min_messages\b' /storage/db/vcops/vpostgres/data/postgresql.conf If "log_min_messages" is not set to "warning", this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-43019r663857_fix)
At the command prompt, execute the following commands: # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "ALTER SYSTEM SET log_min_messages TO 'warning';" # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "SELECT pg_reload_conf();"