Check: GEN003760
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003760
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The services file must be owned by root or bin. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Check the ownership of the services file. NOTE: The typical ownership of the services file is bin. # ls -lL /etc/services If the services file is not owned by root or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the ownership of the services file to root or bin. # chown root /etc/services
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35077r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-823
Group Title: GEN003760
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 |