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All shell files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-921 | GEN002200 M6 | SV-38014r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If shell files are owned by users other than root or bin, they could be modified by intruders or malicious users to perform unauthorized actions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37583r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the ownership of the system shell files. cat /etc/shells | xargs -n1 ls -lL If any shell file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32825r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to change the ownership of the shell file with incorrect ownership. chown root |