Check: PHTN-67-000011
VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS STIG:
PHTN-67-000011
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The Photon operating system must configure auditd to use the correct log format. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
To compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know exact, unfiltered details of the event in question.
Check Content
At the command line, execute the following command: # grep "^log_format" /etc/audit/auditd.conf Expected result: log_format = RAW If there is no output, this is not a finding. If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open /etc/audit/auditd.conf with a text editor. Ensure that the "log_format" line is uncommented and set to the following: log_format = RAW At the command line, execute the following command: # service auditd reload
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239083r675057_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239083
Group Title: SRG-OS-000038-GPOS-00016
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000131 |
The information system generates audit records containing information that establishes when an event occurred. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-3 |
Content Of Audit Records |