Check: GEN005750
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN005750
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The NFS share configuration file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys or other. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Failure to give group ownership of the NFS share configuration file to root, bin, sys or other provides the designated group owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the NFS share configuration file. # echo `ls -lL /etc/dfs/dfstab` | tr '\011' ' ' | tr -s ' ' | sed -e 's/^[ \t]*//' | cut -f 4,4 -d " " 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 NFS share configuration file. # chgrp root /etc/dfs/dfstab
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35183r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22492
Group Title: GEN005750
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 |