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All system start-up files must be group-owned by root, sys, bin, other, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4090 | GEN001680 | SV-4090r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If system start-up files do not have a group owner of root or a system group, the files may be modified by malicious users or intruders. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1675r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of system run control scripts. If any are group-owned by a user other than root, sys, bin, other, or the system default, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24459r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect group ownership. Procedure: # chgrp root |