The Cassandra Server must generate audit records when security objects are modified.

From vRealize - Cassandra Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000496-DB-000334

Associated with: CCI-000172

SV-87337r1_rule The Cassandra Server must generate audit records when security objects are modified.

Vulnerability discussion

Changes in the database objects (tables, views, procedures, functions) that record and control permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unauthorized changes to the security subsystem could go undetected. The database could be severely compromised or rendered inoperative.

Check content

Review the Cassandra Server configuration to ensure audit records are generated when security objects are modified. At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep '

Fix text

Configure the Cassandra Server to generate audit records when security objects are modified. At the command line execute the following command: # sed -i 's/^\(\s*\)\(\s*\)$/\1\2/' /usr/lib/vmware-vcops/user/conf/cassandra/logback.xml

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