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System files are not checked for unauthorized changes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-2907 | 1.024 | SV-29692r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Comparing system files against a baseline on a regular basis will detect the possibility of introduction of malicious code on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7891r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Interview the SA to determine if the site uses a tool to compare system files (*.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd and *.dll) on servers against a baseline, on a weekly basis. Note: A properly configured HBSS Policy Auditor 5.2 or later, File Integrity Monitor (FIM) module will meet the requirement for file integrity checking. The Asset module within HBSS does not meet this requirement. |
| Fix Text (F-42r1_fix) |
|---|
| The site should use a tool to compare system files (*.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd and *.dll) on servers against a baseline, on a weekly basis. |