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The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22454 | GEN005395 | SV-38820r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unauthorized users must not be allowed to access or modify the /etc/syslog.conf file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37064r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # aclget /etc/syslog.conf If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-32330r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the syslog.conf file and change extended attributes to disabled. #acledit /etc/syslog.conf |