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RHEL 9 /etc/passwd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257906 | RHEL-09-232130 | SV-257906r991589_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/etc/passwd" file contains information about the users that are configured on the system. 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-61647r925703_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the ownership of the "/etc/passwd" file with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%U %n" /etc/passwd root /etc/passwd If "/etc/passwd" file does not have an owner of "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61571r925704_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the file /etc/passwd to root by running the following command: $ sudo chown root /etc/passwd |