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Check: GEN002825

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN002825 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA.

Check Content

If the system does not support dynamic kernel modules, this is not applicable. Determine if the system is configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules. If it is not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the system to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26030r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22383

Group Title: GEN002825

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000126	The organization determines that the organization-defined subset of the auditable events defined in AU-2 are to be audited within the information system.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AU-2	Audit Events