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Check: GEN001372

HP-UX 11.31 STIG: GEN001372 (in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)

Title

The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

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 other, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the group-owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root, bin, sys, or other. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/nsswitch.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38317r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22328

Group Title: GEN001372

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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