Files in /etc/news must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4277 | GEN006340 | SV-40487r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If critical system files are not owned by a privileged user, system integrity could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39298r1_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of the files in /etc/news. Procedure: # ls -al /etc/news If the /etc/news directory or any files in it are not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34405r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the /etc/news directory and the files in it to root. Procedure: # chown -R root /etc/news |