Check: GEN005390
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN005390
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
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 rsyslog configuration file(s). # ls -lL /etc/rsyslog.conf /etc/rsyslog.d If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the permissions of the rsyslog configuration file(s). # chmod 0640 /etc/rsyslog.conf # chmod 0640 /etc/rsyslog.d/*.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45972r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22453
Group Title: GEN005390
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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 |