Check: GEN001260
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN001260
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
System log files must have mode 0640 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the system log files are not protected, unauthorized users could change the logged data, eliminating its forensic value.
Check Content
Check the mode of log files. Procedure: # ls -lL /var/log /var/log/syslog /var/adm With the exception of /var/log/wtmp, if any of the log files have modes more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the system log file(s) to 0640 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0640 /path/to/system-log-file Note: Do not confuse system log files with audit logs.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-44946r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-787
Group Title: GEN001260
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001314 |
The information system reveals error messages only to organization-defined personnel or roles. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SI-11 |
Error Handling |