8.1.1.2 Disable System on Audit Log Full - 'action_mail_acct is configured'

Information

NOTE: Update EMAIL_ADDRESS with the appropriate value forthe local environment.

Solution

Add the following lines to the /etc/audit/auditd.conf file.space_left_action = email
action_mail_acct = root
admin_space_left_action = halt

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/91

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-5

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 844a78ed0c325a255503a856b82fd76b5334697d084e9cb13879a5b26864b0e1