Check: GEN002825
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN002825
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA.
Check Content
Check /etc/audit/audit_site.conf file to determine if syscalls handling kernel modules are audited. # egrep -i "admin|modload|moduload|modpath" /etc/audit/audit_site.conf All of the above syscalls must be defined in the file, otherwise this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/audit/audit_site.conf and add the admin, modload, moduload, and modpath syscalls to the list of events to be audited.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26525r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22383
Group Title: GEN002825
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 |