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The /etc/passwd file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227641 | GEN001379 | SV-227641r505926_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29803r488483_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29791r488484_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the /etc/passwd file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/passwd |