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The SMTP service log file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-837 | GEN004480 | SV-837r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8034r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Locate any mail log files by checking the syslog configuration file. Procedure: # more /etc/syslog.conf Identify any log files configured for the mail service at any severity level, or those configured for all services. Check the ownership of these log files. Procedure: # ls -lL If any mail log file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-991r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the Sendmail log file. # chown root |