Check: GEN002718
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002718
(in version v1 r2)
Title
System audit tool executables must not have extended ACLs. (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 extended ACLs. If any do, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the system audit tool executable(s).
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26020r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22373
Group Title: GEN002718
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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 |