Audit log files must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38498 | RHEL-06-000383 | SV-50299r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If users can write to audit logs, audit trails can be modified or destroyed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43445r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the audit log files with the following command: # chmod 0640 [audit_file] |