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The vCenter UI service must protect logs from unauthorized access.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Log data is essential in the investigation of events. The accuracy of the information is always pertinent. One of the first steps an attacker will take is the modification or deletion of log records to cover tracks and prolong discovery. The web server must protect the log data from unauthorized modification. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000118-AS-000078, SRG-APP-000119-AS-000079, SRG-APP-000120-AS-000080

ID
SV-259108r960930_rule
Version
VCUI-80-000025
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

At the command prompt, run the following commands:

# chmod o-w <file>
# chown vsphere-ui:users <file>

Note: Substitute <file> with the listed file.