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Sendmail logging must not be set to less than nine in the sendmail.cf file.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-835 | GEN004440 | SV-38916r1_rule | ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If Sendmail is not configured to log at level 9, system logs may not contain the information necessary for tracking unauthorized use of the Sendmail service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-616r4_chk ) |
|---|
| Check if sendmail logging is set to level nine. Procedure: # grep “O L” /etc/mail/sendmail.cf OR # grep LogLevel /etc/mail/sendmail.cf If logging is set to less than 9, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-989r3_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the sendmail.conf file, locate the "O L" or LogLevel entry and change it to 9. |