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The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22328 | GEN001372 | SV-26418r1_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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27497r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the nsswitch.conf file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23605r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root, bin, sys, or system. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/nsswitch.conf |