Detections
Analytics
VCST-80-000025 - The vCenter STS service logs folder permissions must be set correctly.
Information
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 take 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.Satisfies: SRG-APP-000118-AS-000078, SRG-APP-000119-AS-000079, SRG-APP-000120-AS-000080
Solution
At the command prompt, run the following commands:# chmod o-w <file>
# chown sts:lwis <file>
Note: Substitute <file> with the listed file.
See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_VMW_vSphere_8-0_Y26M10_STIG.zip
Item Details
Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
References: 800-53|AU-9, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000162, CCI|CCI-000163, CCI|CCI-000164, Rule-ID|SV-258975r1264877_rule, STIG-ID|VCST-80-000025, Vuln-ID|V-258975
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: e991db2adcaa2b7034f806bce190f265e2cb9e1166e2ff95b00f52e4eef142ec