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All system command files must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-794 | GEN001200 | SV-794r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-298r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions for files in /etc, /bin, /usr/bin, /usr/lbin, /usr/ucb, /sbin, and /usr/sbin. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/ucb /sbin /usr/sbin If any file listed has a mode more permissive than 0755, this is a finding. NOTE: Elevate to Severity Code I if any file listed is world-writable. |
| Fix Text (F-948r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode for system command files to 0755 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0755 |