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-38467r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36310r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories. Procedure: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/usb /sbin /usr/sbin If any system file, program, or directory is not owned by a system group, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31565r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of system files to a system group. Procedure: # chgrp root (System groups other than root may be used.) |