Rule ID
SV-237611r1102111_rule
Version
V3R5
CCIs
If the SUSE operating system were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, then those changes might be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. This requirement applies to SUSE operating systems with software libraries that are accessible and configurable, as in the case of interpreted languages. Software libraries also include privileged programs which execute with escalated privileges. Only qualified and authorized individuals must be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.
Verify the systemwide shared library files contained in the directories "/lib", "/lib64", "/usr/lib", and "/usr/lib64" are group owned by root with the following command:
> sudo find /lib /lib64 /usr/lib /usr/lib64 -type f -name '*.so*' ! -group root -exec stat -c "%n %G" {} +
If any output is returned, this is a finding.Configure the systemwide shared library files contained in the directories "/lib", "/lib64", "/usr/lib", and "/usr/lib64" are group owned by root with the following command:
> sudo find /lib /lib64 /usr/lib /usr/lib64 -type f -name '*.so*' ! -group root -exec chown :root {} +