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All system start-up files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227668 | GEN001660 | SV-227668r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| System start-up files not owned by root could lead to system compromise by allowing malicious users or applications to modify them for unauthorized purposes. This could lead to system and network compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29830r488570_chk ) |
|---|
| Check run control scripts' ownership. # ls -lL /etc/rc* /etc/init.d If any run control script is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29818r488571_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect ownership. # chown root |