Check: GEN001590
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001590
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
All run control scripts must have no extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the startup files are writable by other users, they could modify the startup files to insert malicious commands into the startup files.
Check Content
Check that run control scripts have no extended ACLs. # ls -lLa /sbin/init.d/[a-z,A-Z,0-9]* If the permissions include a '+' the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z [run control script with extended ACL]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38342r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22353
Group Title: GEN001590
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 |