All manual page files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226496 | GEN001290 | SV-226496r603265_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| If manual pages are compromised, misleading information could be inserted, causing actions that may compromise the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28657r482873_chk ) |
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| Verify all manual page files have no extended ACLs. Check environment variable $MANPATH for full list of manpage locations. # echo $MANPATH Check for ACLs, note only a partial list is presented below. # ls -lLR /usr/share/man /usr/sfw/man /usr/sfw/share/man If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-28645r482874_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- [file with extended ACL] |