The /etc/passwd file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-798 | GEN001380 | SV-798r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the password file is writable by a group owner or the world, the risk of password file compromise is increased. The password file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8016r2_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the /etc/passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If /etc/passwd has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-952r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the passwd file to 0644. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/passwd Document all changes. |