The /etc/security/passwd file must have mode 0400.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-800 | GEN001420 | SV-38728r1_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 | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37036r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the /etc/security/passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/security/passwd If the mode of this file is more permissive than 0400, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32304r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the /etc/security/passwd file. # chmod 0400 /etc/security/passwd |