All shell files must be owned by root or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-921 | GEN002200 | SV-37396r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If shell files are owned by users other than root or bin, they could be modified by intruders or malicious users to perform unauthorized actions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36081r1_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of the system shells. # cat /etc/shells | xargs -n1 ls -l If any shell is not owned by root or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31328r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the shell with incorrect ownership. # chown root |