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All NFS-exported system files and system directories must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-931 | GEN005800 | SV-40303r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or directories to root provides the designated owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-12-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39153r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for NFS exported file systems. Procedure: # exportfs -v OR # more /etc/dfs/sharetab This will display all of the exported file systems. For each file system displayed, check the ownership. Procedure: # ls -lLa If the files and directories are not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1085r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of exported file systems not owned by root. Procedure: # chown root |