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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-22330 GEN001374 SV-26421r1_rule ECLP-1 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 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-27499r1_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-23608r1_fix)
Remove the extended ACL from the file.
# getfacl /etc/nsswitch.conf
Remove each ACE returned.
# setfacl -d [ACE] /etc/nsswitch.conf