The AIX /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by system.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-245562 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | AIX7-00-002145 | SV-245562r991589_rule | 2026-02-06 | 3 |
Description
Unauthorized group 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 group 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 group-owned by system, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Change the group ownership of the file to system using command:
# chgrp system /etc/syslog.conf