The operating system must protect audit information from unauthorized read access.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-000162

SV-70931r1_rule The operating system must protect audit information from unauthorized read access.

Vulnerability discussion

Unauthorized disclosure of audit records can reveal system and configuration data to attackers, thus compromising its confidentiality.Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit operating system activity.

Check content

Verify the operating system protects audit information from unauthorized read access. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to protect audit information from unauthorized read access.

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