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AIX system files, programs, and directories must be group-owned by a system group.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215268 | AIX7-00-002072 | SV-215268r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16466r294255_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories run the following command: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/ucb /sbin /usr/sbin If any system file, program, or directory is not group-owned by a system group, this is a finding. Note: For this check, the system-provided "ipsec" group is also acceptable. |
| Fix Text (F-16464r294256_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of system files to a system group by running the following command: # chgrp sys /path/to/system/file Note: System groups other than "sys" may be used. |