The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22332 | GEN001378 | SV-64549r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52965r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the /etc/passwd file is owned by root. # ls -l /etc/passwd If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55147r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the /etc/passwd file to root. # chown root /etc/passwd |