Title

The /etc/security/audit_user file must not define a different auditing level for specific users. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The sat_select.options file may be used to selectively audit more, or fewer, auditing features for specific individuals. If used this way it could subject the activity to a lawsuit and could cause the loss of valuable auditing data in the case of a system compromise. If an item is audited for one individual (other than for root and administrative users - who have more auditing features) it must be audited for all.

Check Content

Perform: # cat /etc/config/sat_select.options and # sat_select If /etc/config/sat_select.options files has auditing by users, ensure the users defined are audited with the same flags as all users.

Fix Text

Use sat_select to remove specific user configurations differing from the global audit settings.

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Vulnerability ID: V-4353

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