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The /etc/gshadow file must not contain any group password hashes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22349 | GEN000000-LNX001476 | SV-37386r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Group passwords are typically shared and should not be used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36073r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the /etc/gshadow file for password hashes. # cut -d : -f 2 /etc/gshadow | egrep -v '^(x|!!)$' If any password hashes are returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31317r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/gshadow and change the password field to an exclamation point (!) to lock the group password. |