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NIS/NIS+/yp files must be owned by root, sys, or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-789 | GEN001320 | SV-789r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or utilities to root or bin provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-294r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of NIS/NIS+/yp files. Consult vendor documentation to determine the location of these files on the system. Procedure (example): # ls -lL /path/to/file If such a file is not owned by root, sys, bin, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-943r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of NIS/NIS+/yp files to root, sys, bin, or system. Consult vendor documentation to determine the location of the files. Procedure (example): # chown root |