Title

Ubuntu OS library files must be group-owned by "root". (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the operating system 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 operating systems 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 systemwide library files contained in the directories "/lib", "/lib64", and "/usr/lib" are group-owned by "root", or a required system account, by using the following command: $ sudo find /lib /lib64 /usr/lib /usr/lib64 ! -group root -type f -exec stat -c "%n %G" '{}' \; If any systemwide shared library file is returned and is not group-owned by a required system account, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure Ubuntu OS library files to be protected from unauthorized access. Run the following command, replacing "<command_name>" with any system command not group-owned by "root" or a required system account: $ sudo chgrp root <command_name>

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-275594r1147832_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-275594

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

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