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The services file must be owned by root or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-823 | GEN003760 M6 | SV-37996r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or utilities to root or bin provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37578r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify ownership of the services file. ls -lL /etc/services If the services file is not owned by root or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32820r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the ownership of the services file. chown root /etc/services |