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All OL 8 files and directories must have a valid owner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248646 | OL08-00-010780 | SV-248646r779504_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unowned files and directories may be unintentionally inherited if a user is assigned the same User Identifier "UID" as the UID of the unowned files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52080r779502_chk ) |
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| Verify all files and directories on OL 8 have a valid owner with the following command: $ sudo find / -nouser If any files on the system do not have an assigned owner, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-52034r779503_fix) |
|---|
| Either remove all files and directories from the system that do not have a valid user or assign a valid user to all unowned files and directories on OL 8 with the "chown" command: $ sudo chown |