Check: GEN005400
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN005400
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
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
Check /etc/syslog.conf ownership. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chown command to set the owner to root. # chown root /etc/syslog.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226980r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226980
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 |