All files and directories must have a valid group-owner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22312 | GEN001170 | SV-64465r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Files without a valid group owner may be unintentionally inherited if a group is assigned the same GID as the GID of the files without a valid group-owner. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52855r2_chk ) |
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| Search the system for files without a valid group-owner. # find / -ignore_readdir_race -nogroup If any files are found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55035r1_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner for each file without a valid group-owner. # chgrp avalidgroup /tmp/a-file-without-a-valid-group-owner |