STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

System logs must be rotated daily.

DISA Rule

SV-208874r603263_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-208874

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480

Rule Version

OL6-00-000138

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

The "logrotate" service should be installed or reinstalled if it is not installed and operating properly, by running the following command:

# yum reinstall logrotate

Check Contents

Run the following commands to determine the current status of the "logrotate" service:

# grep logrotate /var/log/cron*

If the logrotate service is not run on a daily basis by cron, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-208874

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL6-00-000138

Severity Override Guidance

Run the following commands to determine the current status of the "logrotate" service:

# grep logrotate /var/log/cron*

If the logrotate service is not run on a daily basis by cron, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2928

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