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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-240442 | VRAU-SL-000605 | SV-240442r671067_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43675r671065_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions on the mail log files: # ls -la /var/log/mail # ls -la /var/log/mail.info # ls -la /var/log/mail.warn # ls -la /var/log/mail.err If the log file permissions are greater than "0644", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43634r671066_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the sendmail log files: # chmod 0644 |