Check: AOSX-10-002120
Apple OS X 10-10 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-10-002120
(in versions v1 r5 through v1 r4)
Title
The operating system must audit the execution of privileged functions. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse, and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.
Check Content
In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: sudo grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control Privileged access is logged via the 'ad' flag. If 'ad' is not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: sudo sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,ad/' /etc/security/audit_control; sudo audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the /etc/security/audit_control file.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-74249r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-59819
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002234 |
The information system audits the execution of privileged functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 (9) |
Auditing Use Of Privileged Functions |