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System files, programs, and directories must be group-owned by a system group.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-796 | GEN001240 M6 | SV-37989r1_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 | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37574r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to verify group ownership of system files, programs, and directories. ls -lLa /usr/bin If any system file, program, or directory is not owned by a system group, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32817r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to change the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories to a system group. chgrp wheel |