Check: GEN005395
AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE:
GEN005395
(in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)
Title
The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unauthorized users must not be allowed to access or modify the /etc/syslog.conf file.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # aclget /etc/syslog.conf If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the syslog.conf file and change extended attributes to disabled. #acledit /etc/syslog.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38820r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22454
Group Title: GEN005395
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |