The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227638 | GEN001373 | SV-227638r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29800r488474_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file mode is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29788r488475_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to 0644 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/nsswitch.conf |