Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-787 | GEN001260 | SV-39832r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
Description |
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If the system log files are not protected, unauthorized users could change the logged data, eliminating its forensic value. |
STIG | Date |
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SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-06-25 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-941r2_fix) |
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Change the mode of the system log file(s) to 0640 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0640 /path/to/system-log-file NOTE: Do not confuse system log files with audit logs. Any subsystems that require less stringent permissions must be documented. |