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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4393 | GEN005400 | SV-38437r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the /etc/syslog.conf file is not owned by bin, unauthorized users could be allowed to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36621r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/syslog.conf ownership. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If either /etc/syslog.conf is not owned by bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31988r1_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to set the owner to bin. # chown bin /etc/syslog.conf |