Check: GEN005450
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN005450
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must use a remote syslog server (log host). (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A syslog server (log host) receives syslog messages from one or more systems. This data can be used as an authoritative log source in the event a system is compromised and its local logs are suspect.
Check Content
Check the syslog configuration file for remote syslog servers. # grep '@' /etc/syslog.conf | grep -v '^#' If no line is returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit the syslog configuration file and add an appropriate remote syslog server.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26745r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22455
Group Title: GEN005450
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000136 |
The organization centrally manages the content of audit records generated by organization-defined information system components. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |