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System audit tool executables must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22371 | GEN002716 | SV-26018r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29202r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the group ownership of system audit tool executables. Procedure: # ls -lL If any system audit tool executable is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26224r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of system audit tool executables to root, bin, sys, or system. Procedure: # chgrp system < system audit tool executable> |