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The file integrity tool must be configured to verify extended attributes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22508 | GEN006571 M6 | SV-38141r1_rule | ECAT-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Extended attributes in file systems are used to contain arbitrary data and file metadata potentially having security implications. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37510r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the permissions are set to the original installation settings. diskutil verifyPermissions / If files are shown with incorrect extended attributes, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32913r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove extended attributes. diskutil repairPermissions / |