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Check: GEN005390

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN005390 (in version v1 r2)

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 syslog configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the permissions of the syslog configuration file. # chmod 0640 /etc/syslog.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26740r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22453

Group Title: GEN005390

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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