The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.

From SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Associated with IA controls: ECAR-1

Associated with: CCI-000126

SV-26524r1_rule The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.

Vulnerability discussion

Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA.

Check content

Check /etc/security/audit_control file. # grep flags /etc/security/audit_control If the as element is missing from the flags line, this is a finding.

Fix text

Edit /etc/security/audit_control and add the as flag to the flag parameter.

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