The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226979 | GEN005395 | SV-226979r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unauthorized users must not be allowed to access or modify the /etc/syslog.conf file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29141r485267_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29129r485268_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/syslog.conf |