Check: GEN002715
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002715
(in version v1 r2)
Title
System audit tool executables must be owned by root. (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 the system audit tool executables are owned by root. If any are not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the system audit tool executables to root.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26017r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22370
Group Title: GEN002715
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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 |