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The OL 8 lastlog command must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248706 | OL08-00-020263 | SV-248706r779684_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-52140r779682_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the "lastlog" command is owned by root with the following command: $ sudo ls -l /usr/bin/lastlog -rwxr-x---. 1 root root 21200 Nov 4 22:51 /usr/bin/lastlog If the "lastlog" command is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-52094r779683_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the "lastlog" command for OL 8 to be owned by root with the following command: $ sudo chown root /usr/bin/lastlog |