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The /etc/gshadow file must have mode 0000.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217876 | RHEL-06-000038 | SV-217876r505923_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 | 2020-09-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-19357r376643_chk ) |
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| To check the permissions of "/etc/gshadow", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/gshadow If properly configured, the output should indicate the following permissions: "----------" If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-19355r376644_fix) |
|---|
| To properly set the permissions of "/etc/gshadow", run the command: # chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow |