Check: GEN001240
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001240
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
System files, programs, and directories must be group-owned by a system group. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories. Procedure: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/usb /sbin /usr/sbin If any system file, program, or directory is not owned by a system group, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group owner of system files to a system group. Procedure: # chgrp root <path>/<system file> (System groups other than root may be used.)
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38467r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-796
Group Title: GEN001240
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001499 |
The organization limits privileges to change software resident within software libraries. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-5 (6) |
Limit Library Privileges |