The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by bin, sys, or system.

From AIX 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-40364r1_rule The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by bin, sys, or system.

Vulnerability discussion

If the group owner of /etc/syslog.conf is not root, bin, or sys, unauthorized users could be permitted to view, edit, or delete important system messages handled by the syslog facility.

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Change the group owner of the /etc/syslog.conf file to bin, sys, or system. Procedure: # chgrp system /etc/syslog.conf

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