The traceroute command must be group-owned by sys, bin, root, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4370 | GEN003980 | SV-63511r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52189r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the traceroute file. Procedure: # ls -lL /bin/traceroute If the traceroute command is not group-owned by root, sys, bin, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54115r1_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the traceroute command to root. Procedure: # chgrp root /bin/traceroute |