Cis Ubuntu1204 V110 8 2 2

---
name: cis-ubuntu1204-v110-8-2-2
description: "Ensure the rsyslog Service is activated"
category: cis-os-hardening
version: "1.1.0"
author: cyberstrike-official
tags: [cis, ubuntu, 12.04, linux, logging, rsyslog, service, activation]
cis_id: "8.2.2"
cis_benchmark: "CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0"
tech_stack: [ubuntu, linux]
cwe_ids: []
chains_with: []
prerequisites: []
severity_boost: {}
---

# 8.2.2 Ensure the rsyslog Service is activated (Scored)

## Profile Applicability

- Level 1

## Description

Once the rsyslog package is installed it needs to be activated.

## Rationale

If the rsyslog service is not activated the system will not have a syslog service running.

## Audit Procedure

### Using Command Line

Ensure that the `rsyslog` service is active:

```bash
initctl show-config rsyslog
```

## Expected Result

```
rsyslog start on filesystem
stop on runlevel [06]
```

## Remediation

### Using Command Line

Set the proper start conditions in `/etc/init/rsyslog.conf`:

```bash
start on filesystem
```

## Default Value

The rsyslog service may not be activated by default if it was manually installed.

## References

- CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

## Profile

Level 1 - Scored