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RHEL 9 /etc/gshadow file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257902 | RHEL-09-232110 | SV-257902r991589_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-61643r925691_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the ownership of the "/etc/gshadow" file with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%U %n" /etc/gshadow root /etc/gshadow If "/etc/gshadow" file does not have an owner of "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61567r925692_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the file /etc/gshadow to root by running the following command: $ sudo chown root /etc/gshadow |