Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|
V-245563 | AIX7-00-002146 | SV-245563r755130_rule | Medium |
Description |
---|
Unauthorized permissions of the /etc/syslog.conf file can lead to the ability for a malicious actor to alter or disrupt system logging activities. This can aid the malicious actor in avoiding detection and further their ability to conduct malicious activities on the system. |
STIG | Date |
---|---|
IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-48842r755128_chk ) |
---|
Check the mode of /etc/syslog.conf using command: # ls -al /etc/syslog.conf The above command should yield the following output: -rw-r----- 1 root root 993 Mar 11 07:04 /etc/syslog.conf If the file has a mode more permissive than "0640", this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-48797r755129_fix) |
---|
Change the ownership of the file to root using command: # chmod 0640 /etc/syslog.conf |