Check: GEN005740
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN005740
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The NFS export configuration file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Failure to give ownership of the NFS export configuration file to root provides the designated owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the owner of the dfstab file to root. Example: # chown root /etc/dfs/dfstab
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-28444r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-928
Group Title: GEN005740
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |