Check: OL6-00-000148
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000148
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The operating system must employ automated mechanisms to facilitate the monitoring and control of remote access methods. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Ensuring the "auditd" service is active ensures audit records generated by the kernel can be written to disk, or that appropriate actions will be taken if other obstacles exist.
Check Content
Run the following command to determine the current status of the "auditd" service: # service auditd status If the service is enabled, it should return the following: auditd is running... If the service is not running, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The "auditd" service is an essential userspace component of the Linux Auditing System, as it is responsible for writing audit records to disk. The "auditd" service can be enabled with the following commands: # chkconfig auditd on # service auditd start
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208876r793661_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208876
Group Title: SRG-OS-000032
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000067 |
The information system monitors remote access methods. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-17 (1) |
Automated Monitoring / Control |