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The /etc/security/passwd file must be group-owned by security, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22339 | GEN001410 | SV-38727r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/security/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The file also contains password hashes which must not be accessible to users other than root. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37027r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the /etc/security/passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/security/passwd If the file is not group-owned by security, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32296r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the /etc/security/passwd file to security, bin, sys, or system. Procedure: # chgrp security /etc/security/passwd |