Check: GEN002717
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002717
(in version v1 r2)
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
Determine if system audit tool executables have a mode more permissive than 0750. If any do, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of system audit tool executables to 0750.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26019r1_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 |