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The files in /etc/news must be group-owned by root or news.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4278 | GEN006360 | SV-37737r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If critical system files do not have a privileged group-owner, system integrity could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36933r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check "/etc/news" files group ownership: Procedure: # ls -al /etc/news If "/etc/news" files are not group-owned by root or news, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32198r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the files in "/etc/news" to root or news. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/news/* |