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All NFS-shared system files and system directories must be owned by root, or a system account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-931 | GEN005800 | SV-35191r3_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or directories to root provides the designated owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38000r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for NFS shared file systems. # cat /etc/dfs/sharetab This will display all of the shared file systems. For each file system displayed, check the ownership. Check the owner of the NFS share configuration file. # echo ` ls -lLad If the files and directories are not owned by root or a system account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33234r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of shared file systems not owned by root, or a system account. # chown root |