All system start-up files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4089 | GEN001660 | SV-4089r2_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1674r2_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of system run control scripts. If any are owned by a user other than root or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4022r2_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect ownership. # chown root |