cyberstrikeus CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 4.4
Profile
- Level: 1 - Server
- Level: 1 - Workstation
- Assessment Status: Automated
Description
Log files contain logged information from many services on the system, or on log hosts others as well.
Rationale
It is important to ensure that log files have the correct permissions to ensure that sensitive data is archived and protected.
Impact
None.
Audit Procedure
Run the following command:
Command Line
grep -Es "^\s*create\s+\S+" /etc/logrotate.conf /etc/logrotate.d/* | grep -E -v "\s(0)?[0-6][04]0\s"
Expected Result
Nothing should be returned.
Remediation
Edit /etc/logrotate.conf and update the create line to read 0640 or more restrictive, following local site policy.
Command Line
Example:
# Update the create directive in /etc/logrotate.conf:
create 0640 root utmp
Default Value
The default create directive varies by distribution and logrotate configuration.
References
None.
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v7 | 14.6 Protect Information through Access Control ListsProtect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities. |