Check: GEN003930
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003930
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
The hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Failure to give group-ownership of the hosts.lpd file to root, bin, sys, or system provides the members of the owning group and possible unauthorized users, with the potential to modify the hosts.lpd file. Unauthorized modifications could disrupt access to local printers from authorized remote hosts or permit unauthorized remote access to local printers.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the /etc/hosts.lpd(or equivalent) file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/hosts.lpd If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. Check the group ownership of the /etc/cups/printers.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/cups/printers.conf If the file is not group-owned by lp, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group-owner of the hosts.lpd file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/hosts.lpd Change the group-owner of the printers.conf file. # chgrp lp /etc/cups/printers.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45814r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22435
Group Title: GEN003930
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 |