Check: GEN002751
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002751
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The audit system must be configured to audit account modification. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If the system is not configured to audit certain activities and write them to an audit log, it is more difficult to detect and track system compromises and damages incurred during a system compromise.
Check Content
Determine if the audit system is configured to audit account modification. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the system to audit account modification.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26024r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22377
Group Title: GEN002751
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001403 |
The information system automatically audits account modification actions. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-2 (4) |
Automated Audit Actions |