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All system start-up files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4089 | GEN001660 | SV-27207r1_rule | ECLP-1 | 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 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28185r1_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-4022r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect ownership. # chown root |