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The AIX /etc/group file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215274 | AIX7-00-002083 | SV-215274r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/etc/group" file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16472r294273_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the "/etc/group" file is owned by "root" using command: # ls -l /etc/group The above command should yield the following output: -rw-r--r-- 1 root security 387 Sep 06 11:40 /etc/group If the file is not owned by "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16470r294274_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the "/etc/group" file to "root": # chown root /etc/group |