Check: GEN001060
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN001060
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The system must log successful and unsuccessful access to the root account. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If successful and unsuccessful logins and logouts are not monitored or recorded, access attempts cannot be tracked. Without this logging, it may be impossible to track unauthorized access to the system.
Check Content
Check the following log files to determine if access to the root account is being logged. Try to su - and enter an incorrect password. # more /var/adm/sulog If root login accounts are not being logged, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Troubleshoot the system logging configuration to provide for logging of root account login attempts.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27154r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-11980
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000126 |
The organization determines that the organization-defined subset of the auditable events defined in AU-2 are to be audited within the information system. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-2 |
Audit Events |