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The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22454 | GEN005395 | SV-45974r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unauthorized users must not be allowed to access or modify the /etc/syslog.conf file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43256r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/rsyslog.conf /etc/rsyslog.d/ If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39339r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all |