The /etc/group file must be owned by bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22335 | GEN001391 | SV-38337r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be owned by a privileged user. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36346r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the /etc/group file is owned by bin. # ls -lL /etc/group If the file is not owned by bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31601r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the /etc/group file to bin. # chown bin /etc/group |