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The OL 8 lastlog command must have a mode of "0750" or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248705 | OL08-00-020262 | SV-248705r779681_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising its confidentiality. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-03-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52139r779679_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the "lastlog" command has a mode of "0750" or less permissive with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%a %n" /usr/bin/lastlog 750 /usr/bin/lastlog If the "lastlog" command has a mode more permissive than "0750", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-52093r779680_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the mode of the "lastlog" command for OL 8 to "0750" with the following command: $ sudo chmod 0750 /usr/bin/lastlog |