The Photon operating system must configure auditd to use the correct log format.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256488 | PHTN-30-000011 | SV-256488r887138_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| To compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know exact, unfiltered details of the event in question. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60163r887136_chk ) |
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| At the command line, run the following command: # grep "^log_format" /etc/audit/auditd.conf Expected result: log_format = RAW If there is no output, this is not a finding. If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60106r887137_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /etc/audit/auditd.conf Ensure the "log_format" line is uncommented and set to the following: log_format = RAW At the command line, run the following command: # killproc auditd -TERM # systemctl start auditd |