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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The macOS system must configure Apple System Log (ASL) files to mode 640 or less permissive.
Description
Discussion Text
The ASLs must be configured to be writable by root and readable only by the root user and group wheel. To achieve this, ASL files must be configured to mode 640 permissive or less, thereby preventing normal users from reading, modifying, or deleting audit logs.
System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct permissions mitigates this risk.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000205-GPOS-00083, SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084
System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct permissions mitigates this risk.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000205-GPOS-00083, SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084
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