RHEL 9 /etc/group- file must be group-owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257901 | RHEL-09-232105 | SV-257901r925690_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-61642r925688_chk ) |
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| Verify the group ownership of the "/etc/group-" file with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%G %n" /etc/group- root /etc/group- If "/etc/group-" file does not have a group owner of "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61566r925689_fix) |
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| Change the group of the file /etc/group- to root by running the following command: $ sudo chgrp root /etc/group- |