The WebSphere Application Server must be configured to protect log information from any type of unauthorized read access.

From IBM WebSphere Traditional V9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000162

SV-95967r1_rule The WebSphere Application Server must be configured to protect log information from any type of unauthorized read access.

Vulnerability discussion

WebSphere uses role-based access controls to restrict access to log data. To take advantage of this capability, WebSphere administrators must identify specific users and place them into their respective roles. The auditor role is used for controlling access to logs.

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Review system documentation and System Security Plan. Identify the home folder and user account for the WebSphere installation. Log on to the operating system that is hosting the WebSphere application server. By default, WebSphere will be installed in the "/opt/IBM/Websphere" folder on UNIX like systems and in the "C:\Program Files\IBM\Websphere\" folder on Windows systems. On UNIX systems, verify file permissions for the "WebSphere" folder are set to "770" for the WebSphere user, group, and other. Permissions do not propagate to sub-folders. On Windows systems, verify file permissions for "WebSphere" folder allow SYSTEM, WebSphere User and Admin Group full control. Permissions do not propagate to sub-folders. If file permissions exceed these restrictions, this is a finding.

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On the system hosting the WebSphere application server, log on to the operating system with admin rights. Navigate to the WebSphere folder, change permissions on the folder. Do not propagate permissions to sub-folders. For UNIX systems: set "WebSphere" folder permissions to "770". For Windows systems: set "WebSphere" folder permission to allow full control for SYSTEM, WebSphere user and Admin Group. Do not propagate permissions to sub-folders.

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