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RHEL 9 /etc/gshadow file must have mode 0000 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257893 | RHEL-09-232065 | SV-257893r991589_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 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61634r925664_chk ) |
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| Verify that the "/etc/gshadow" file has mode "0000" with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%a %n" /etc/gshadow 0 /etc/gshadow If a value of "0" is not returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61558r925665_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the file "/etc/gshadow" to "0000" by running the following command: $ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow |