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Library files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38466 | RHEL-06-000046 | SV-50266r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Files from shared library directories are loaded into the address space of processes (including privileged ones) or of the kernel itself at runtime. Proper ownership is necessary to protect the integrity of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-43411r1_fix) |
|---|
| System-wide shared library files, which are linked to executables during process load time or run time, are stored in the following directories by default: /lib /lib64 /usr/lib /usr/lib64 If any file in these directories is found to be owned by a user other than root, correct its ownership with the following command: # chown root [FILE] |