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A root kit check tool must be run on the system at least weekly.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22575 GEN008380 SV-37978r1_rule DCSL-1 Medium
Description
Root kits are software packages designed to conceal the compromise of a system from the SA. Root kit checking tools examine a system for evidence that a root kit is installed. Dedicated root kit detection software or root kit detection capabilities included in anti-virus packages may be used to satisfy this requirement.
STIG Date
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-04-10

Details

Check Text ( C-37274r1_chk )
Ask the SA if a root kit check tool is run on the system weekly. If this is not performed, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-32511r1_fix)
Create an automated job or establish a site-defined procedure to check the system weekly with a root kit check tool.