Check: GEN005400
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN005400
(in version v1 r2)
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
Check /etc/syslog.conf ownership. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf is not owned by root, this is a finding.
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 |