The /etc/group file must not contain any group password hashes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226529 | GEN001475 | SV-226529r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Group passwords are typically shared and should not be used. Additionally, if password hashes are readable by non-administrators, the passwords are subject to attack through lookup tables or cryptographic weaknesses in the hashes. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28690r482975_chk ) |
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| Check the /etc/group file for password hashes. Procedure: # cut -d : -f 2 /etc/group | egrep -v '^(x|!)$' If any password hashes are returned, this is a finding. If no password hashes are returned, there is no finding. |
| Fix Text (F-28678r482976_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/group and change the password field to an exclamation point (!) to lock the group password. |