All system start-up files must be group-owned by root, sys, bin, other, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4090 | GEN001680 M6 | SV-38018r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If system start-up files do not have a group owner of root or a system group, the files may be modified by malicious users or intruders. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37369r1_chk ) |
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| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the ownership is set to the original installation settings. diskutil verifyPermissions / If files are shown with incorrect ownership, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32606r1_fix) |
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| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to reset the file ownership to their original settings. diskutil repairPermissions / |