Check: GEN001680
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001680
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
All system startup files must be group-owned by root, sys, bin or other. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If system startup files do not have a group owner of root or a system group, the files may be modified by malicious users or intruders.
Check Content
System start-up files are identified as follows: Run control scripts reside in the /sbin/init.d directory. Links to the run control scripts exist in the /sbin/rc*.d directories. Run control script configuration files exist in the /etc/rc.config.d directory. Check system start-up script file group ownership. # ls -lL /sbin/init.d/* /etc/rc.config.d/* /etc/rc.config.d/* If any system start-up script file is not group-owned by root, sys, bin or other, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect group ownership. Procedure: # chgrp root <run control script>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38421r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4090
Group Title: GEN001680
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |