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All OL 8 files and directories must have a valid group owner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248647 | OL08-00-010790 | SV-248647r991589_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Files without a valid group owner may be unintentionally inherited if a group is assigned the same Group Identifier (GID) as the GID of the files without a valid group owner. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52081r779505_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify all files and directories on OL 8 have a valid group with the following command: $ sudo find / -nogroup If any files on the system do not have an assigned group, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-52035r779506_fix) |
|---|
| Either remove all files and directories from OL 8 that do not have a valid group, or assign a valid group to all files and directories on the system with the "chgrp" command: $ sudo chgrp |