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Check: GEN005400 M6

MACOSX 10.6: GEN005400 M6 (in version v1 r3)

Title

The /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the /etc/syslog.conf file is not owned by root, unauthorized users could be allowed to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility.

Check Content

Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the owner. ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the syslog.conf file is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Open a terminal session and use the following command to set the owner of the syslog.conf file. chown root /etc/syslog.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38030r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4393

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CCIs

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

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege