The inetd.conf file must be owned by root or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-821 | GEN003720 | SV-39883r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or utilities to root provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39293r1_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of inetd.conf file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/inet/inetd.conf This is a finding if any of the above files or directories are not owned by root or bin. |
| Fix Text (F-34404r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the inetd.conf file to root or bin. Procedure: # chown root /etc/inet/inetd.conf |