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The /etc/group file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22335 | GEN001391 | SV-26431r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be owned by a privileged user. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-23621r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/group file to root. # chown root /etc/group |