The services file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22427 | GEN003770 | SV-37425r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Failure to give ownership of system configuration files to root or a system group provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to change the system configuration possibly weakening the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31352r1_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the services file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/services |