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The SMTP service log files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239535 | VROM-SL-000580 | SV-239535r662056_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations Manager 6.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42768r662054_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 any mail log file is not owned by "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42727r662055_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the sendmail log files to "root": # chown root |