The system must not be used as a syslog server (loghost) for systems external to the enclave.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12020 | GEN005440 | SV-39205r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Syslog messages are typically unencrypted and may contain sensitive information and are, therefore, restricted to the enclave. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38183r1_chk ) |
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| NOTE: This will virtually always require a manual review. Ask the SA if the loghost server is collecting data for hosts outside the local enclave. If it is, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11279r2_fix) |
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| Configure the hosts outside of the local enclave to not log to this system. |