All core system files must have the correct permissions, ownership, and group-ownership assigned as originally installed.

From Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-65445r1_rule All core system files must have the correct permissions, ownership, and group-ownership assigned as originally installed.

Vulnerability discussion

All core system files should have the correct permissions, ownership, and group-ownership assigned as originally installed.

Check content

To check the permissions and ownership of the system files, run the following command: sudo diskutil verifyPermissions / Any results indicating User/Group/Permissions differ is a finding.

Fix text

To correct ownership and permissions of files found in the check, run the following command: sudo diskutil repairPermissions /

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