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Files in /var/news must be owned by root or news.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4277 | GEN006340 | SV-35122r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If critical system files are not owned by a privileged user, system integrity could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-34980r4_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the files in news. # find /var/news -type f | xargs -n1 ls -lL If any files are not owned by root or news, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30274r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the files in # chown root |