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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4393 | GEN005400 M6 | SV-38030r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the /etc/syslog.conf file is not owned by root, unauthorized users could be allowed to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37599r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the owner. ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the syslog.conf file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32841r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to set the owner of the syslog.conf file. chown root /etc/syslog.conf |