# Cis Ubuntu2004 V300 6 2 3 4

> Ensure rsyslog log file creation mode is configured

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# 6.2.3.4 Ensure rsyslog log file creation mode is configured (Automated)

## Profile

- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation

## Description

The `$FileCreateMode` parameter allows to specify the creation mode with which `rsyslogd` creates new files.

## Rationale

It is important to ensure that log files have the correct permissions to ensure that sensitive data is archived and protected.

## Audit Procedure

### Command Line

Run the following command to verify `$FileCreateMode` to set to mode `0640` or more restrictive:

```bash
# grep ^\$FileCreateMode /etc/rsyslog.conf /etc/rsyslog.d/*.conf
```

## Expected Result

```
$FileCreateMode 0640
```

Should a site policy dictate less restrictive permissions, ensure to follow said policy. Note: More restrictive permissions such as `0600` is implicitly sufficient.

## Remediation

### Command Line

Edit either `/etc/rsyslog.conf` or a dedicated `.conf` file in `/etc/rsyslog.d/` and set `$FileCreateMode` to `0640` or more restrictive:

```
$FileCreateMode 0640
```

Reload the service:

```bash
# systemctl reload-or-restart rsyslog
```

## Default Value

Not specifically configured by default.

## References

1. RSYSLOG.CONF(5)
2. NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: AC-3, AC-6, MP-2
3. https://www.rsyslog.com/doc/configuration/action/rsconf1_filecreatemode.html

## CIS Controls

| Controls Version | Control                                 | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v8               | 3.3 Configure Data Access Control Lists |      |      |      |
| v8               | 8.2 Collect Audit Logs                  |      |      |      |
| v7               | 5.1 Establish Secure Configurations     |      |      |      |
| v7               | 6.2 Activate audit logging              |      |      |      |
| v7               | 6.3 Enable Detailed Logging             |      |      |      |

### MITRE ATT&CK Mappings

| Techniques / Sub-techniques        | Tactics | Mitigations |
| ---------------------------------- | ------- | ----------- |
| T1070, T1070.002, T1083, T1083.000 | TA0007  | M1022       |