Check: GEN005400
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN005400
(in version v1 r12)
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
Fix Text
Use the chown command to set the owner to root. # chown root /etc/syslog.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4393r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4393
Group Title: GEN005400
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |