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The /etc/group file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22336 | GEN001392 | SV-37352r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36043r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the /etc/group file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/group If the file is not group-owned by root, bin or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31287r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the /etc/group file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/group |