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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 | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34405r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the /etc/news directory and the files in it to root. Procedure: # chown -R root /etc/news |