The /etc/passwd file must not contain password hashes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22347 | GEN001470 | SV-38841r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If password hashes are readable by non-administrators, the passwords are subject to attack through lookup tables or cryptographic weaknesses in the hashes. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37834r1_chk ) |
|---|
| AIX Does not store password hashes in the world read-able /etc/passwd file, so this check does not apply. Mark this as 'not a finding'. |
| Fix Text (F-33096r1_fix) |
|---|
| No fix, AIX is compliant. |