Check: VCST-67-000007
VMware vSphere 6.7 STS Tomcat STIG:
VCST-67-000007
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r2)
Title
Security Token Service 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. Security Token Service 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
Connect to the PSC, whether external or embedded. At the command prompt, execute the following command: # find /storage/log/vmware/sso/ -xdev -type f -a '(' -perm -o+w -o -not -user root -o -not -group root ')' -exec ls -ld {} \; If any files are returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Connect to the PSC, whether external or embedded. At the command prompt, execute the following commands: # chmod o-w <file> # chown root:root <file> Note: Substitute <file> with the listed file.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239658r879577_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239658
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 |