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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4394 | GEN005420 | SV-37711r2_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36910r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf group ownership. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf Or: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf is not group owned by root, sys, bin, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32088r2_fix) |
|---|
| Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/syslog.conf Or # chgrp root /etc/rsyslog.conf |