The services file must be group-owned by root or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22427 | GEN003770 | SV-37425r2_rule | 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36106r2_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the services file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/services If the file is not group-owned by root or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31352r1_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the services file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/services |