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The NFS export configuration file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22492 | GEN005750 | SV-40861r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give group ownership of the NFS export configuration file to root or a system group provides the designated group owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39553r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the NFS export configuration file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/exports If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34706r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the NFS export configuration file to root, bin, sys, or system. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/exports |