Check: GEN000000-SOL00060
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN000000-SOL00060
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/security/audit_user file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/security/audit_user is a sensitive file and must be owned by root to prevent possible system compromise.
Check Content
Check /etc/security/audit_user ownership. # ls -lL /etc/security/audit_user If /etc/security/audit_user is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the /etc/security/audit_user file to root. # chown root /etc/security/audit_user
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227534r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227534
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |