The /etc/group file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227644 | GEN001391 | SV-227644r603266_rule | 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 | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29806r488492_chk ) |
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| Verify the /etc/group file is owned by root. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/group If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29794r488493_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the /etc/group file to root. # chown root /etc/group |