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The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4394 GEN005420 SV-39892r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
If the group owner of /etc/syslog.conf is not root, bin, or sys, unauthorized users could be permitted to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-03-25

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-34049r1_fix)
Change the group owner of the /etc/syslog.conf file to root, bin, or sys.

Procedure:
# chgrp root /etc/syslog.conf