The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22328 | GEN001372 | SV-37330r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36019r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the nsswitch.conf file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file is not group-owned by root, bin or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31268r1_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root, bin or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/nsswitch.conf |