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All system start-up files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4089 | GEN001660 M6 | SV-37845r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| System start-up files not owned by root could lead to system compromise by allowing malicious users or applications to modify them for unauthorized purposes. This could lead to system and network compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37043r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the ownership is set to the original installation settings. diskutil verifyPermissions / If files are shown with incorrect ownership, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32311r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to reset the ownership to the original installation settings. diskutil repairPermissions / |