Check: GEN001870
Solaris 9 X86 STIG:
GEN001870
(in version v1 r9)
Title
Local initialization files must be group-owned by the user's primary group or root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Local initialization files are used to configure the user's shell environment upon login. Malicious modification of these files could compromise accounts upon logon.
Check Content
Check user home directories for local initialization files group-owned by a group other than the user's primary group or root. 1. List user accounts and their primary GID. # cut -d : -f 1,4 /etc/passwd 2. Check local initialization files for each user. # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.login # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.cshrc # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.logout # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.profile # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.bash_profile # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.bashrc # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.bash_logout # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.env # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.dtprofile # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.dispatch # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.emacs # ls -al /<usershomedirectory>/.exrc # find /<usershomedirectory>/.dt ! -fstype nfs ! -group <primary_group> -exec ls -ld {} \; 3. If any file is not group-owned by root or the user's primary GID, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group-owner of the local initialization file to the user's primary group, or root. # chgrp [USER's primary GID] ~USER/[local initialization file]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-37101r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22361
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 |