The BIG-IP Core implementation must be configured to protect audit tools from unauthorized modification.

From F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager 11.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001494

SV-74717r2_rule The BIG-IP Core implementation must be configured to protect audit tools from unauthorized modification.

Vulnerability discussion

Protecting audit data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Therefore, protecting audit tools is necessary to prevent unauthorized operation on audit data.Network elements providing tools to interface with audit data will leverage user permissions and roles identifying the user accessing the tools and the corresponding rights the user enjoys in order to make access decisions regarding the modification of audit tools.Audit tools include, but are not limited to, vendor-provided and open source audit tools needed to successfully view and manipulate audit information system activity and records. Audit tools include custom queries and report generators.This does not apply to audit logs generated on behalf of the device itself (management).

Check content

Verify the BIG-IP Core is configured to protect audit tools from unauthorized modification. Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Logs >> Configuration >> Options. Under 'Log Access', verify unauthorized roles are set to 'Deny'. If the BIG-IP Core is not configured to protect audit tools from unauthorized modification, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the BIG-IP Core to protect audit tools from unauthorized modification.

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