Check: GEN005390
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN005390
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/syslog.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive. (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. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # chmod 0640 /etc/syslog.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227885r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227885
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 |