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Check: GEN001660

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN001660 (in version v1 r2)

Title

All system start-up files must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

System start-up files not owned by root could lead to system compromise by allowing malicious users or applications to modify them for unauthorized purposes. This could lead to system and network compromise.

Check Content

Check the ownership of system run control scripts. If any are owned by a user other than root or bin, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the ownership of the run control script(s) with incorrect ownership. # chown root <run control script>

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-4089r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4089

Group Title: GEN001660

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

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

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege