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System log files must have mode 0640 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-787 GEN001260 SV-39832r2_rule Medium
Description
If the system log files are not protected, unauthorized users could change the logged data, eliminating its forensic value.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2017-01-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-941r3_fix)
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.