RHEL 9 /etc/group- file must have mode 0644 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257892 | RHEL-09-232060 | SV-257892r925663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The "/etc/group-" file is a backup file of "/etc/group", and as such, contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61633r925661_chk ) |
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| Verify that the "/etc/group-" file has mode "0644" or less permissive with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%a %n" /etc/group- 644 /etc/group- If a value of "0644" or less permissive is not returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61557r925662_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the file "/etc/group-" to "0644" by running the following command: $ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/group- |