Check: GEN002717
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN002717
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
System audit tool executables must have mode 0750 or less permissive. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected.
Check Content
Check the mode of audit tool executables. # ls -l /sbin/auditctl /sbin/auditd /sbin/ausearch /sbin/aureport /sbin/autrace /sbin/audispd If any listed file has a mode more permissive than 0750, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the audit tool executable to 0750, or less permissive. # chmod 0750 [audit tool executable]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45277r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22372
Group Title: GEN002717
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001493 |
The information system protects audit tools from unauthorized access. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AU-9 |
Protection Of Audit Information |