AIX system files, programs, and directories must be group-owned by a system group.

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STIG Version
mediumV-215268SRG-OS-000259-GPOS-00100AIX7-00-002072SV-215268r991560_rule2024-08-163
Description
Restricting permissions will protect the files from unauthorized modification.
ℹ️ Check
Check the group ownership of system files, programs, and directories run the following command: # ls -lLa /etc /bin /usr/bin /usr/lbin /usr/ucb /sbin /usr/sbin If any system file, program, or directory is not group-owned by a system group, this is a finding. Note: For this check, the system-provided "ipsec" group is also acceptable.
✔️ Fix
Change the group owner of system files to a system group by running the following command: # chgrp sys /path/to/system/file Note: System groups other than "sys" may be used.