The services file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226912 | GEN003770 | SV-226912r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of system configuration files to root or a system group provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29074r485023_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the services file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/services If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29062r485024_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the services file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/services |