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The services file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227817 | GEN003770 | SV-227817r505926_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 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29979r489808_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-29967r489809_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the services file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/services |