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All system files, programs, and directories must be owned by a system account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-795 | GEN001220 M6 | SV-37988r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37573r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the ownership of system files, programs, and directories. Procedure: ls -lLa /bin /usr/bin /sbin /usr/sbin If any of the system files, programs, or directories are not owned by a system account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32816r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to change the owner of system files, programs, and directories to a system account. chown root |