Check: GEN005395

AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: GEN005395 (in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)

The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Unauthorized users must not be allowed to access or modify the /etc/syslog.conf file.

Check the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # aclget /etc/syslog.conf If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding

Remove the extended ACL from the syslog.conf file and change extended attributes to disabled. #acledit /etc/syslog.conf

Rule ID: SV-38820r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22454

Group Title: GEN005395

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CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege