Check: GEN003430
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003430
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The at directory must be group-owned by root, bin, sys or other. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the group of the at directory is not root, bin, sys or other, unauthorized users could be allowed to view or edit files containing sensitive information within the directory.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the file. Procedure: # ls -lLd /var/spool/cron/atjobs If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys or other this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group ownership of the file to root, bin, sys or other. # chgrp root /var/spool/cron/atjobs
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-34995r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22396
Group Title: GEN003430
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 |