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Xinetd logging/tracing must be enabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-89633 VRAU-SL-000535 SV-100283r1_rule Medium
Description
Xinetd logging and tracing allows the system administrators to observe the IP addresses that are connecting to their machines and to observe what network services are being sought. This provides valuable information when trying to find the source of malicious users and potential malicious users.
STIG Date
VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-10-12

Details

Check Text ( C-89325r1_chk )
Examine the /etc/xinetd.conf file and each file in the /etc/xinetd.d directory file for the following:

log_type = SYSLOG authpriv
log_on_success = HOST PID USERID EXIT
log_on_failure = HOST USERID

If "xinetd" running and logging is not enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-96375r1_fix)
Edit each file in the /etc/xinetd.d directory and the /etc/xinetd.conf file to contain:

log_type = SYSLOG authpriv
log_on_success = HOST PID USERID EXIT
log_on_failure = HOST USERID

The /etc/xinetd.conf file contains default values that will hold true for all services unless individually modified in the service's "xinetd.d" file.