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The /etc/group file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22338 | GEN001394 | SV-38726r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37015r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the /etc/group file has no extended ACL. Procedure: #aclget /etc/group Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32283r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/group file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/group |