Check: GEN002740
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN002740
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The audit system must be configured to audit file deletions. (Cat II 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
Check the system audit configuration. If the system is not configured to audit file and program deletion, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the system to audit file and program deletion.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-815r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-815
Group Title: GEN002740
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000126 |
Specify the organization-defined event types (subset of the event types defined in AU-2a) along with the frequency of (or situation requiring logging for each identified event type. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AU-2 |
Audit Events |