Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-38450 | RHEL-06-000039 | SV-50250r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-43395r1_fix) |
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To properly set the owner of "/etc/passwd", run the command: # chown root /etc/passwd |