The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22327 | GEN001371 | SV-39330r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The nsswitch.conf file (or equivalent) configures the source of a variety of system security information including account, group, and host lookups. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning or compromise system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38278r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the /etc/nsswitch.conf file is owned by root. AIX does not use the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. This check is not applicable. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33564r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root. # chown root /etc/nsswitch.conf |