Check: GEN005420
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN005420
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
Title
The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the group owner of /etc/syslog.conf is not root, bin, or sys, unauthorized users could be permitted to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility.
Check Content
Check /etc/syslog.conf group ownership. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf is not group-owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the /etc/syslog.conf file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/syslog.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226981r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226981
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |