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The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000039 | RHEL-06-000039 | RHEL-06-000039_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/etc/passwd" file contains information about the users that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000039_chk ) |
|---|
| To check the ownership of "/etc/passwd", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/passwd If properly configured, the output should indicate the following owner: "root" If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000039_fix) |
|---|
| To properly set the owner of "/etc/passwd", run the command: # chown root /etc/passwd |