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The /etc/access.conf file must have a privileged group owner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1054 | GEN000000-LNX00420 | SV-37227r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Depending on the access restrictions of the /etc/access.conf file, if the group owner were not a privileged group, it could endanger system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35917r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check access configuration group ownership: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and has a group-owner that is not a privileged user, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31174r1_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chgrp command to ensure the group owner is root, sys, or bin. (for example: # chgrp root /etc/security/access.conf ). |