The system must use a separate file system for /var/log.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38463 | RHEL-06-000003 | SV-50263r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Placing "/var/log" in its own partition enables better separation between log files and other files in "/var/". |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43408r1_fix) |
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| System logs are stored in the "/var/log" directory. Ensure that it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM. |