Sendmail logging must not be set to less than nine in the sendmail.cf file.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN004440-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004440-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004440-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If Sendmail is not configured to log at level 9, system logs may not contain the information necessary for tracking unauthorized use of the Sendmail service. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - no aliases file or sendmail command. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN004440-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
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| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN004440-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |