All system command files must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-794 | GEN001200 | SV-37205r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Restricting permissions will protect system command files from unauthorized modification. System command files include files present in directories used by the operating system for storing default system executables and files present in directories included in the system's default executable search paths. |
| 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-31155r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode for system command files to 0755 or less permissive taking into account necessary GIUD and SUID bits. Procedure: # chmod go-w |