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-227888r603266_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-227888

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

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