Check: GEN002690
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002690
(in version v1 r2)
Title
System audit logs must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Sensitive system and user information could provide a malicious user with enough information to penetrate further into the system.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # ls -l <audit log file> If any audit log file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chgrp root <audit log file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27276r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22702
Group Title: GEN002690
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000162 |
The information system protects audit information from unauthorized access. |
| CCI-000163 |
The information system protects audit information from unauthorized modification. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AU-9 |
Protection Of Audit Information |