CCE-91217-0| Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:14.04 | Date: (C)2017-03-14 (M)2023-07-04 |
Implement Periodic Execution of File Integrity (Scored)
Implement periodic file checking, in compliance with site policy.
Parameter:
[exists/does_not_exist]
Technical Mechanism:
Periodic file checking allows the system administrator to determine on a regular basis if critical files have been changed in an unauthorized fashion.
Fix:
Execute the following command:
# crontab -u root -e
Add the following line to the crontab:
0 5 * * * /usr/sbin/aide --check
Note: The checking in this instance occurs every day at 5am. Alter the frequency and time of the checks in compliance with site policy.
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.0 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 2.5 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.5 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: LOW |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:33915 |
