Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-215328 | AIX7-00-003015 | SV-215328r508663_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-23 |
Check Text ( C-16526r294435_chk ) |
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Check the ACL of the "/etc/group" file: # aclget /etc/group The above command should yield the following output: * * ACL_type AIXC * attributes: base permissions owner(root): rw- group(security): r-- others: r-- extended permissions disabled If the extended ACL are not "disabled", this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-16524r294436_fix) |
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Remove the extended ACL from the "/etc/group" using command: # acledit /etc/group |