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The /etc/shadow file (or equivalent) must be group-owned by root, bin, sys or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22339 | GEN001410 | SV-38340r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/shadow 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 |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36356r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the /etc/shadow file. # ls -lL /etc/shadow If the /etc/shadow file does not exist and the system is in Trusted Mode, this is not a finding. To verify Trusted Mode: # ls -lLR /tcb/files/auth/ |
| Fix Text (F-31655r1_fix) |
|---|
| Switch the system to Trusted Mode via: # tsconvert Or alternatively, HP-SMH, the SAM replacement may be used to perform the same task. |