The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4393 | GEN005400 | SV-4393r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the /etc/syslog.conf file is not owned by root, unauthorized users could be allowed to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8272r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/syslog.conf ownership. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4304r2_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to set the owner to root. # chown root /etc/syslog.conf |