Check: GEN006340
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN006340
(in version v1 r2)
Title
Files in /etc/news must be owned by root or news. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If critical system files are not owned by a privileged user, system integrity could be compromised.
Check Content
Check the ownership of the files in /etc/news. Procedure: # ls -al /etc/news If any files are not owned by root or news, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the ownership of the files in /etc/news to root or news. Procedure: # chown root /etc/news/*
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4277r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4277
Group Title: GEN006340
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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 |