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V-248897

CAT III (Low)

The OL 8 file integrity tool must be configured to verify Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Rule ID

SV-248897r991589_rule

STIG

Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R8

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

ACLs can provide permissions beyond those permitted through the file mode and must be verified by file integrity tools. OL 8 installation media come with a file integrity tool, Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment (AIDE).

Check Content

Verify the file integrity tool is configured to verify ACLs. 

Use the following command to determine if the file is in a location other than "/etc/aide/aide.conf": 
 
     $ sudo find / -name aide.conf 
 
Check the "aide.conf" file to determine if the "acl" rule has been added to the rule list being applied to the files and directories selection lists with the following command: 
 
     $ sudo grep -E "[+]?acl" /etc/aide.conf 
 
     VarFile = OwnerMode+n+l+X+acl 
 
If the "acl" rule is not being used on all selection lines in the "/etc/aide.conf" file or is commented out, or ACLs are not being checked by another file integrity tool, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the file integrity tool to check file and directory ACLs. 
 
If AIDE is installed, ensure the "acl" rule is present on all file and directory selection lists.