The inetd.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22423 | GEN003730 | SV-39884r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or utilities to system groups may provide unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38908r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the inetd.conf file. Procedure: # ls -alL /etc/inet/inetd.conf If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34042r1_fix) |
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| Change the group ownership of the inetd.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp sys /etc/inet/inetd.conf |