| name | CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 4.2.1.1 Ensure rsyslog Service is enabled |
| description | Enable the rsyslog service to ensure system logging is active |
| category | cis-os-hardening |
| version | 2.1.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","ubuntu-14.04","level-1","scored","rsyslog","logging"] |
| cis_id | 4.2.1.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS Benchmark v2.1.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | high |
4.2.1.1 Ensure rsyslog Service is enabled (Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
Once the rsyslog package is installed it needs to be activated.
Rationale
If the rsyslog service is not activated the system may default to the syslogd service or lack logging instead.
Audit Procedure
Verify that the rsyslog service is active:
initctl show-config rsyslog
Expected Result
rsyslog
start on filesystem
stop on runlevel [06]
Remediation
Set the proper start conditions in /etc/init/rsyslog.conf:
start on filesystem
Default Value
rsyslog is typically enabled by default on Ubuntu 14.04.
References
- CIS Controls v6.1 - 6.2 Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formatting
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
