The AIX /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-245561 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | AIX7-00-002144 | SV-245561r991589_rule | 2026-02-06 | 3 |
Description
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.
ℹ️ Check
Check the ownership of /etc/syslog.conf using command:
# ls -al /etc/syslog.conf
The above command should yield the following output:
-rw-r----- 1 root system 993 Mar 11 07:04 /etc/syslog.conf
If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Change the ownership of the file to root using command:
# chown root /etc/syslog.conf