The operating system must have no files with extended attributes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-216200 | SOL-11.1-070210 | SV-216200r959010_rule | CCI-000366 | low |
| Description | ||||
| Attackers or malicious users could hide information, exploits, etc. in extended attribute areas. Since extended attributes are rarely used, it is important to find files with extended attributes set and correct these attributes. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-05 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-216200r959010_chk)
The root role is required.
Identify all files with extended attributes.
# find / \( -fstype nfs -o -fstype cachefs -o -fstype autofs \
-o -fstype ctfs -o -fstype mntfs -o -fstype objfs \
-o -fstype proc \) -prune -o -xattr -ls
If output is produced, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-17436r372983_fix)
The root role is required.
Correct or justify any items discovered in the Check step. Determine the existence of any files having extended file attributes, and determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy.
Remove the files or the extended attributes.