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The /etc/group file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22335 | GEN001391 | SV-37351r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be owned by a privileged user. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36042r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the /etc/group file is owned by root. # ls -l /etc/group If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31286r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/group file to root. # chown root /etc/group |