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Check: GEN005395

Solaris 9 X86 STIG: GEN005395 (in version v1 r9)

Title

The /etc/syslog.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (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 permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the file. # getfacl /etc/syslog.conf Remove each ACE returned. # setfacl -d [ACE] /etc/syslog.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26742r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22454

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege