Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-798 | GEN001380 | SV-44992r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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If the passwd file is writable by a group-owner or the world, the risk of passwd file compromise is increased. The passwd file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information. |
STIG | Date |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Check Text ( C-42399r1_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-38409r1_fix) |
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Change the mode of the passwd file to 0644. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/passwd |