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All core system files must have the correct permissions, ownership, and group-ownership assigned as originally installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51235 | OSX8-00-00980 | SV-65445r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| All core system files should have the correct permissions, ownership, and group-ownership assigned as originally installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53583r1_chk ) |
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| To check the permissions and ownership of the system files, run the following command: sudo diskutil verifyPermissions / Any results indicating User/Group/Permissions differ is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56035r1_fix) |
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| To correct ownership and permissions of files found in the check, run the following command: sudo diskutil repairPermissions / |