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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-227010 GEN005800 SV-227010r603265_rule 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 2020-12-04

Details

Check Text ( C-29172r485375_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-29160r485376_fix)
Change the ownership of exported file systems not owned by root.

Procedure:
# chown root