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Check: GEN001380

HP-UX 11.31 STIG: GEN001380 (in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)

Title

The /etc/passwd file must have mode 0444 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Check the mode of the /etc/passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If /etc/passwd has a mode more permissive than 0444, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the passwd file to 0444. # chmod 0444 /etc/passwd Document all changes.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38469r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-798

Group Title: GEN001380

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege