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V-237907

CAT II (Medium)

CA VM:Secure product AUDIT file must be restricted to authorized personnel.

Rule ID

SV-237907r649561_rule

STIG

IBM zVM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R2

CCIs

CCI-000162 CCI-000163 CCI-000164

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. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000057-GPOS-00027, SRG-OS-000058-GPOS-00028, SRG-OS-000059-GPOS-00029

Check Content

Determine the VMSECURE Audit disk.
Note: Consult the z/VM system administrator for this information.

Review all rules that grant access to the identified VM:Secure AUDIT disk.

If any grant access to anyone other than a system administrator or security administrator, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure access to VMSECURE AUDIT disk is restricted to system administrators or security administrators.