RHEL 8 library directories must be owned by root.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
If RHEL 8 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 RHEL 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 will be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.
- ID
- SV-251708r1017362_rule
- Version
- RHEL-08-010341
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the system-wide shared library directories within (/lib, /lib64, /usr/lib and /usr/lib64) to be protected from unauthorized access.
Run the following command, replacing "[DIRECTORY]" with any library directory not owned by "root".
$ sudo chown root [DIRECTORY]