cyberstrikeus CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0
Control 5.2.2.2 - Ensure audit logs are not automatically deleted (Automated)
Profile Applicability
- Level 2 - Server
- Level 2 - Workstation
Description
The max_log_file_action setting determines how to handle the audit log file reaching the max file size. A value of keep_logs will rotate the logs but never delete old logs.
Rationale
In high security contexts, the benefits of maintaining a long audit history exceed the cost of storing the audit history.
Audit
Run the following command and verify output matches:
grep max_log_file_action /etc/audit/auditd.conf
Expected Output:
max_log_file_action = keep_logs
Remediation
Set the following parameter in /etc/audit/auditd.conf:
max_log_file_action = keep_logs
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: AU-8
CIS Controls
- v8 8.3 Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage - Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
- v7 6.4 Ensure adequate storage for logs - Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
MITRE ATT&CK Mappings
- Techniques: T1562, T1562.006
- Tactics: TA0040 (Impact)
- Mitigations: M1047 (Audit)
Benchmark
CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0
Automation Status
Automated