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Add two additional PATH env checks for the rule 'os-04'

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Description

Description

I suggest adding two checks for the rule 'os-04' for PATH environment variable:

  • check that there are no spaces;
  • check that there are no '..' (parent directory of the current one).

I guess it won't be superfluous.

Solution

Can be easily solved as:

...
    its('split') { should_not include(' ') }
    its('split') { should_not include('..') }
...

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Research direction

Start by locating the os-04 PATH environment-variable check in the InSpec profile and inspect how its split values are currently tested. Add coverage for the two requested conditions and verify that the applicable profile checks pass with the expected PATH validation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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