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The files in /etc/news must be group-owned by root or news.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4278 | GEN006360 | SV-4278r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If critical system files do not have a privileged group owner, system integrity could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2101r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news files group ownership. Procedure: # ls -al /etc/news If /etc/news files are not group-owned by root or news, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4189r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the files in /etc/news to root or news. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/news/* |