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The /etc/passwd file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-798 | GEN001380 M6 | SV-37990r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the password file is writable by a group owner or the world, the risk of password file compromise is increased. The password file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37575r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the permissions on the password file. ls -Ll /etc/passwd If the permissions are not set to 644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32818r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the permissions for the password file. chmod 644 /etc/passwd |