Details

Log data is essential in the investigation of events. The accuracy of the information is always pertinent. One of the first steps an attacker will undertake is the modification or deletion of log records to cover tracks and prolong discovery. The web server must protect the log data from unauthorized modification. ESX Agent Manager restricts all modification of log files by default but this configuration must be verified.

Satisfies: SRG-APP-000119-WSR-000069, SRG-APP-000120-WSR-000070

Solution

At the command prompt, execute the following commands:

# chmod o-w
# chown eam:users

Note: Substitute with the listed file.

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

• https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_VMW_vSphere_6-7_STIG.zip

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Audit and Accountability.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.

References

• 800-53|AU-9
• CAT|II
• CCI|CCI-000163
• CCI|CCI-000164
• Rule-ID|SV-239378r674628_rule
• STIG-ID|VCEM-67-000007
• Vuln-ID|V-239378

Source

• Tenable.com/audits