The system must log informational authentication data.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of GEN003660

Associated with IA controls: ECAR-3, ECAR-2, ECAR-1

Associated with: CCI-000126

SV-37404r1_rule The system must log informational authentication data.

Vulnerability discussion

Monitoring and recording successful and unsuccessful logins assists in tracking unauthorized access to the system.

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Fix text

Edit /etc/syslog.conf and add local log destinations for "authpriv.*", "authpriv.debug" or "authpriv.info".

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