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The Photon operating system must ensure root $PATH entries are appropriate.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239150 | PHTN-67-000079 | SV-239150r675258_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The $PATH variable contains a semicolon-delimited set of directories that allows root to not specify the full path for a limited set of binaries. Having unexpected directories in $PATH can lead to root running a binary other than the one intended. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42361r675256_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command line, execute the following command: # echo $PATH Expected result: /usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin:/usr/java/jre-vmware/bin:/opt/vmware/bin If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42320r675257_fix) |
|---|
| At the command line, execute the following command: # export PATH=/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin:/usr/java/jre-vmware/bin:/opt/vmware/bin |