The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4393 | GEN005400 | SV-63473r2_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52175r3_chk ) |
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| Check /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf ownership: For syslog: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf For rsyslog: # ls -lL /etc/rsyslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54079r3_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to set the owner to root. # chown root /etc/syslog.conf Or: # chown root /etc/rsyslog.conf |