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OL 8 library files must be group-owned by root.

Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-248572 OL08-00-010350 SV-248572r1101868_rule   Medium
Description
If OL 8 were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, 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 OL 8 with software libraries that are accessible and configurable, as in the case of interpreted languages. Software libraries also include privileged programs that 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.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2025-05-13

Details

Check Text (C-52006r1101866_chk)
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.
Fix Text (F-51960r1101867_fix)
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 {} +