Check: GEN001340
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001340
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
NIS/NIS+/yp files must be group-owned by root, sys, bin, or other. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. 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 NIS file ownership. # ls -alLR /var/yp/`domainname` If the file group owner is not root, sys, bin (the default), or other, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the NIS files to root, sys, bin, or other. # chgrp root <filename>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38461r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-790
Group Title: GEN001340
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 |