The files in /var/news must be group-owned by root or news.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4278 | GEN006360 | SV-35126r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If critical system files do not have a privileged group-owner, system integrity could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-34984r3_chk ) |
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| Check news files group ownership. # find /var/news -type f | xargs -n1 ls -lL If news files are not group-owned by root or news, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30278r1_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the files in news to root or news. # chgrp root |