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The /etc/gshadow file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38443 | RHEL-06-000036 | SV-50243r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/etc/gshadow" file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45998r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To check the ownership of "/etc/gshadow", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/gshadow If properly configured, the output should indicate the following owner: "root" If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43388r1_fix) |
|---|
| To properly set the owner of "/etc/gshadow", run the command: # chown root /etc/gshadow |