Documents for logfiles

Code [logf001f]

The log file "wtmp" should exist to show an audit trail of which user has logged into the server. This file is accessed by the command "last".












Code [logf002f]

The log file "btmp" should exist to log a list of bad logins. This file is accessed using the command "lastb".












Code [logf003f]

The log file "lastlog" should exist to show a user's most recent login session on the server. This file is accessed by the command "lastlog".












Code [logf004f]

The log file "utmp" should exist so that a list of current users on the server can be listed. This is accessed by the command "who".












Code [logf005w]

The log file does not have proper permissions set. It is recommended that you change the permissions to those suggested.












Code [logf005w]

There are no umask entries in the configuration file. It is recommended that there are umask entries set in the configuration file.












Code [logf006f]

The umask setting in the configuration file is insecure. Umask must be set as to prevent public write (ie. either 002 or 022).












Code [logf007w]

There are more than two umask entries in the configuration file. Please check if the umask settings are secure (to prevent public write, suggested values are either 002 or 022).