Check: GEN003760 M6
MACOSX 10.6:
GEN003760 M6
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The services file must be owned by root or bin. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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
Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify ownership of the services file. ls -lL /etc/services If the services file is not owned by root or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the ownership of the services file. chown root /etc/services
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-37996r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-823
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |