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The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22332 | GEN001378 M6 | SV-38087r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37624r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the owner of the etc/passwd file. ls -lL /etc/passwd If the /etc/passwd file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32866r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the owner to root. chown root /etc/passwd |