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4.1.7 Ensure events that modify the system's Mandatory Access Controls are collected - /etc/selinux

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Information

Changes to files in these directories could indicate that an unauthorized user is attempting to modify access controls and change security contexts, leading to a compromise of the system.

Solution

Add the following lines to the /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-w /etc/selinux/ -p wa -k MAC-policy
-w /usr/share/selinux/ -p wa -k MAC-policy

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1861

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-12, CSCv6|3.6

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 6489e6089ce89f322e8565a3fd4c4e810d7544e5d247baee6f805ec0b3d236dd