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The /etc/group file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22336 | GEN001392 | SV-26432r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27508r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the /etc/group file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/group If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23622r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the /etc/group file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/group |