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System files, programs, and directories must be group-owned by a system group.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-796 | GEN001240 | SV-39098r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39523r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories. Procedure: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/ucb /sbin /usr/sbin If any system file, program, or directory is not group-owned by a system group, this is a finding. For this check, the system-provided "ipsec" group is also acceptable. |
| Fix Text (F-33348r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of system files to a system group. Procedure: # chgrp sys /path/to/system/file (System groups other than sys may be used.) |