Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-837 | GEN004480 | SV-37501r3_rule | Medium |
Description |
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If the SMTP service log file is not owned by root, then unauthorized personnel may modify or delete the file to hide a system compromise. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-31408r1_fix) |
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Change the ownership of the sendmail log file. Procedure: The fix procedure is the same for both sendmail and Postfix. # chown root |