The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-22383	GEN002825	SV-26030r1_rule	ECAR-1	Medium

Description
Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA.

STIG	Date
VMware ESX 3 Server	2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-29213r1_chk )
If the system does not support dynamic kernel modules, this is not applicable. Determine if the system is configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules. If it is not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-26233r1_fix)
Configure the system to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.