STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The Oracle Linux operating system must have a host-based intrusion detection tool installed.

DISA Rule

SV-221706r603260_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-221706

Group Title

SRG-OS-000191-GPOS-00080

Rule Version

OL07-00-020019

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001233 - The organization employs automated mechanisms on an organization-defined frequency to determine the state of information system components with regard to flaw remediation.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install and enable the latest McAfee HIPS package, available from USCYBERCOM.

Note: If the system does not support the McAfee HIPS package, install and enable a supported intrusion detection system application and document its use with the Authorizing Official.

Check Contents

Consult with the SA or ISSO to determine if a host-based intrusion detection application is loaded on the system. Per OPORD 16-0080, the preferred intrusion detection system is McAfee HBSS available through the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).

If another host-based intrusion detection application is in use, such as SELinux, this must be documented and approved by the local Authorizing Official.

Procedure:
Examine the system to determine if the Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is installed:

# rpm -qa | grep MFEhiplsm

Verify the McAfee HIPS module is active on the system:

# ps -ef | grep -i "hipclient"

If the MFEhiplsm package is not installed, check for another intrusion detection system:

# find / -name <daemon name>

Where <daemon name> is the name of the primary application daemon to determine if the application is loaded on the system.

Determine if the application is active on the system:

# ps -ef | grep -i <daemon name>

If the MFEhiplsm package is not installed and an alternate host-based intrusion detection application has not been documented for use, this is a finding.

If no host-based intrusion detection system is installed and running on the system, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-221706

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL07-00-020019

Severity Override Guidance

Consult with the SA or ISSO to determine if a host-based intrusion detection application is loaded on the system. Per OPORD 16-0080, the preferred intrusion detection system is McAfee HBSS available through the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).

If another host-based intrusion detection application is in use, such as SELinux, this must be documented and approved by the local Authorizing Official.

Procedure:
Examine the system to determine if the Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is installed:

# rpm -qa | grep MFEhiplsm

Verify the McAfee HIPS module is active on the system:

# ps -ef | grep -i "hipclient"

If the MFEhiplsm package is not installed, check for another intrusion detection system:

# find / -name <daemon name>

Where <daemon name> is the name of the primary application daemon to determine if the application is loaded on the system.

Determine if the application is active on the system:

# ps -ef | grep -i <daemon name>

If the MFEhiplsm package is not installed and an alternate host-based intrusion detection application has not been documented for use, this is a finding.

If no host-based intrusion detection system is installed and running on the system, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4089

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