The vROps PostgreSQL DB must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

From VMW vRealize Operations Manager 6.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000172

SV-98977r1_rule The vROps PostgreSQL DB must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

Vulnerability discussion

For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track failed attempts to log on to the DBMS. While positive identification may not be possible in a case of failed authentication, as much information as possible about the incident must be captured.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep '^\s*log_min_messages\b' /storage/db/vcops/vpostgres/data/postgresql.conf If "log_min_messages" is not set to "warning", this is a finding.

Fix text

At the command prompt, execute the following commands: # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "ALTER SYSTEM SET log_min_messages TO 'warning';" # /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "SELECT pg_reload_conf();"

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