The SMTP service log file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-837 | GEN004480 | SV-45859r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the SMTP service log file is not owned by root, then unauthorized personnel may modify or delete the file to hide a system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43155r1_chk ) |
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| Locate any mail log files by checking the syslog configuration file. Procedure: # more /etc/rsyslog.conf The check procedure is the same for both sendmail and Postfix. Identify any log files configured for the "mail" service (excluding mail.none) at any severity level and check the ownership Procedure: # ls -lL If any mail log file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39241r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the sendmail log file. Procedure: The fix procedure is the same for both sendmail and Postfix. # chown root |