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The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22327 | GEN001371 | SV-37326r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The nsswitch.conf file (or equivalent) configures the source of a variety of system security information including account, group, and host lookups. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning or compromise system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36018r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the /etc/nsswitch.conf file is owned by root. # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31267r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root. # chown root /etc/nsswitch.conf |