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The /etc/group file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22338 | GEN001394 | SV-26436r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27510r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify /etc/group has no extended ACL. # ls -l /etc/group If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23626r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/group |