Check: GEN002718
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN002718
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
System audit tool executables must not have extended ACLs. (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 permissions of audit tool executables. # ls -l /sbin/auditctl /sbin/auditd /sbin/ausearch /sbin/aureport /sbin/autrace /sbin/audispd If the permissions include a '+' the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all [audit file]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45279r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22373
Group Title: GEN002718
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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 |