Check: GEN004500
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN004500
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The SMTP service log file must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the SMTP service log file is more permissive than 0644, unauthorized users may be allowed to change the log file.
Check Content
Check the mode of the SMTP service log file. # cat /etc/syslog.conf | tr '\011' ' ' | tr -s ' ' | sed -e 's/^[ \t]*//' | grep -v "^#" | egrep -i "mail.info|mail.debug|mail.\*|\*.info|\*.debug|\*.\*" | cut -f 2,2 -d " " | uniq | xargs -n1 ls -lL Check the configuration to determine which log files contain logs for mail. # ls -lL <sendmail log file> If any Sendmail log file permissions are greater than 0644, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the SMTP service log file. # chmod 0644 <sendmail log file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35058r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-838
Group Title: GEN004500
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |