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The setuid bit must be removed from the IPC Statistics.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25291 | OSX00255 M6 | SV-38233r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Because attackers try to influence or co-opt the execution of setuid programs in order to try to elevate their privileges, there is benefit in removing the setuid bit from programs that may not need it. There is also benefit in restricting to administrators the right to execute a setuid program. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37698r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command. ls -ld /usr/bin/ipcs Ensure the file permissions are set to 511. If the permission is not the same or more restrictive, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32939r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command. chmod 511 /usr/bin/ipcs |