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System logs must be rotated daily.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38624 | RHEL-06-000138 | SV-50425r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Log files that are not properly rotated run the risk of growing so large that they fill up the /var/log partition. Valuable logging information could be lost if the /var/log partition becomes full. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46183r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run the following commands to determine the current status of the "logrotate" service: # grep logrotate /var/log/cron* If the logrotate service is not run on a daily basis by cron, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43573r1_fix) |
|---|
| The "logrotate" service should be installed or reinstalled if it is not installed and operating properly, by running the following command: # yum reinstall logrotate |