cis-ubuntu1204-v110-8-3-2

DevOps & Security

Implement Periodic Execution of File Integrity

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8.3.2 Implement Periodic Execution of File Integrity (Scored)

Profile Applicability

Level 2

Description

Implement periodic file checking, in compliance with site policy.

Rationale

Periodic file checking allows the system administrator to determine on a regular basis if critical files have been changed in an unauthorized fashion.

Audit Procedure

Using Command Line

Perform the following to determine if there is a cron job scheduled to run the aide check.

crontab -u root -l | grep aide

Expected Result

0 5 * * * /usr/sbin/aide --check

Remediation

Using Command Line

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.

Default Value

By default, no periodic file integrity checking is configured.

References

CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 2 - Scored