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RHEL 9 /etc/gshadow- file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257904 | RHEL-09-232120 | SV-257904r991589_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/etc/gshadow-" file is a backup of "/etc/gshadow", and as such, 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-61645r925697_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-61569r925698_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the file /etc/gshadow- to root by running the following command: $ sudo chown root /etc/gshadow- |