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Shared library files must have root ownership.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-240493 VRAU-SL-000921 SV-240493r671220_rule Medium
Description
If the operating system were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, then those changes might be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. This requirement applies to operating systems with software libraries that are accessible and configurable, as in the case of interpreted languages. Software libraries also include privileged programs which execute with escalated privileges. Only qualified and authorized individuals must be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.
STIG Date
VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-06-24

Details

Check Text ( C-43726r671218_chk )
Verify that that system wide shared library files have root ownership with the following command:

ls -l /lib /lib64 /usr/lib /usr/lib64 /lib/modules

If any library files are not root owned, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-43685r671219_fix)
For any shared library file that was a finding:

sudo chown root