All network services daemon files must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-786 | GEN001180 | SV-786r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permission on daemons will protect them from unauthorized modification and possible system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-291r2_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of network services daemon files. If any have modes more permissive than 0755, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-940r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the network services daemon. # chmod 0755 |