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The /etc/passwd file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22333 | GEN001379 | SV-37337r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36028r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If the file is not group-owned by root, bin or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31274r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the /etc/passwd file to root, bin or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/passwd |