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The traceroute command must be group-owned by wheel.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4370 | GEN003980 M6 | SV-38027r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the group owner of the traceroute command has not been set to a system group, unauthorized users could have access to the command and use it to gain information regarding a network's topology inside of the firewall. This information may allow an attacker to determine trusted routers and other network information potentially leading to system and network compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37596r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the group ownership of the traceroute command. ls -lL /usr/sbin/traceroute If the traceroute command is not group owned by wheel, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32838r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the group ownership of the traceroute command. chgrp wheel /usr/sbin/traceroute |