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The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227639 | GEN001374 | SV-227639r505926_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The nsswitch.conf file (or equivalent) configures the source of a variety of system security information including account, group, and host lookups. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning or compromise system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29801r488477_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify /etc/nsswitch.conf has no extended ACL. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29789r488478_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/nsswitch.conf |