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The SMTP service log file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-838 | GEN004500 | SV-838r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the SMTP service log file is more permissive than 0644, unauthorized users may be allowed to change the log file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8035r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the SMTP service log file. Procedure: # more /etc/syslog.conf Check the configuration to determine which log files contain logs for mail.crit, mail.debug, or *.crit. Procedure: # ls -lL If the log file permissions are greater than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-992r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the SMTP service log file. Procedure: # chmod 0644 |