The NFS export configuration file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-928 | GEN005740 | SV-28444r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Failure to give ownership of the NFS export configuration file to root provides the designated owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28737r1_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of the dfstab file. Example: # ls -lL /etc/dfs/dfstab If the export configuration file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25755r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the dfstab file to root. Example: # chown root /etc/dfs/dfstab |