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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227887 | GEN005400 | SV-227887r505926_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the /etc/syslog.conf file is not owned by root, unauthorized users could be allowed to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30049r490057_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/syslog.conf ownership. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30037r490058_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to set the owner to root. # chown root /etc/syslog.conf |