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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by wheel.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4394 | GEN005420 M6 | SV-38051r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the group owner of /etc/syslog.conf is not root, bin, or sys, unauthorized users could be permitted to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37600r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the group ownership of the syslog.conf file. ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the syslog.conf file is not group owned by wheel, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32842r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the group ownership of the syslog.conf file. chgrp wheel /etc/syslog.conf |