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All system files, programs, and directories must be owned by a system account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-795 | GEN001220 | SV-37216r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35906r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of system files, programs, and directories. Procedure: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/usb /sbin /usr/sbin If any of the system files, programs, or directories are not owned by a system account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31164r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of system files, programs, and directories to a system account. Procedure: # chown root /some/system/file (A different system user may be used in place of root.) |