Audit logs must be rotated daily.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN002860-ESXI5-PNF | GEN002860-ESXI5-PNF | GEN002860-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Rotate audit logs daily to preserve audit file system space and to conform to the DoD/DISA requirement. If it is not rotated daily and moved to another location, then there is more of a chance for the compromise of audit data by malicious users. Permanent not a finding - Due to remote logging. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN002860-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
|---|
| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN002860-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |