The AIX /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Unauthorized ownership of the /etc/syslog.conf file can lead to the ability for a malicious actor to alter or disrupt system logging activities. This can aid the malicious actor in avoiding detection and further their ability to conduct malicious activities on the system.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-245561r818803_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Change the ownership of the file to root using command:
# chown root /etc/syslog.conf