Check: VCEM-67-000007
VMware vSphere 6.7 EAM Tomcat STIG:
VCEM-67-000007
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
ESX Agent Manager log files must only be modifiable by privileged users. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Log data is essential in the investigation of events. The accuracy of the information is always pertinent. One of the first steps an attacker will undertake is the modification or deletion of log records to cover tracks and prolong discovery. The web server must protect the log data from unauthorized modification. ESX Agent Manager restricts all modification of log files by default but this configuration must be verified. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000119-WSR-000069, SRG-APP-000120-WSR-000070
Check Content
At the command prompt, execute the following command: # find /var/log/vmware/eam/web/ -xdev -type f -a '(' -perm -o+w -o -not -user eam -o -not -group users ')' -exec ls -ld {} \; If any files are returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
At the command prompt, execute the following commands: # chmod o-w <file> # chown eam:users <file> Note: Substitute <file> with the listed file.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239378r879577_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239378
Group Title: SRG-APP-000119-WSR-000069
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000163 |
The information system protects audit information from unauthorized modification. |
CCI-000164 |
The information system protects audit information from unauthorized deletion. |
Controls
Number | Title |
---|---|
AU-9 |
Protection Of Audit Information |