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The AIX /etc/syslog.conf file must have a mode of 0640 or less permissive.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Unauthorized permissions 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-245563r818809_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Change the mode of the file to 0640 using command: 
# chmod 0640 /etc/syslog.conf