The SMTP service log file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22442 | GEN004510 | SV-38811r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the SMTP service log file has an extended ACL, unauthorized users may be allowed to access or to modify the log file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36886r1_chk ) |
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| Examine /etc/syslog.conf and determine the log file(s) receiving logs for mail.crit, mail.debug, mail.*, or *.crit. Check the permissions on these log files. #aclget [log file] Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31922r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the SMTP service log file and disable extended permissions. #acledit [ log file ] |