Check: GEN002750
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002750
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The audit system must be configured to audit account creation. (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 creation. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the audit system to audit account creation.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26023r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22376
Group Title: GEN002750
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000018 |
The information system automatically audits account creation actions. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-2 (4) |
Automated Audit Actions |