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

From Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-65303r2_rule The /etc/syslog.conf file must be group-owned by root, 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.

Check content

Check /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf group ownership. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf Or: # ls -lL /etc/syslog.conf If /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/rsyslog.conf is not group owned by root, sys, bin, or system, this is a finding.

Fix text

Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/syslog.conf Or # chgrp root /etc/rsyslog.conf

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