Title

Ubuntu OS must have system commands owned by "root" or a system account. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If Ubuntu OS were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, then those changes could be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. This requirement applies to Ubuntu OS with software libraries that are accessible and configurable, as in the case of interpreted languages. Software libraries also include privileged programs that execute with escalated privileges. Only qualified and authorized individuals must be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.

Check Content

Verify the system commands contained in the following directories are owned by "root", or a required system account, by using the following command: $ sudo find /bin /sbin /usr/bin /usr/sbin /usr/local/bin /usr/local/sbin ! -user root -type f -exec stat -c "%n %U" '{}' \; If any system commands are returned and are not owned by a required system account, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure Ubuntu OS commands and their respective parent directories to be protected from unauthorized access. Run the following command, replacing "<command_name>" with any system command not owned by "root" or a required system account: $ sudo chown root <command_name>

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-275589r1147817_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-275589

Group Title: SRG-OS-000259-GPOS-00100

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