System log files must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-787 | GEN001260 | SV-44946r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the system log files are not protected, unauthorized users could change the logged data, eliminating its forensic value. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2013-04-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42373r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of log files. Procedure: # ls -lL /var/log /var/log/syslog /var/adm With the exception of /var/log/wtmp, if any of the log files have modes more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-38370r1_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. |