Check: GEN001379

IRIX 6.5: GEN001379 (in versions v1 r1 through v1 r0.6)

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

The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification.

Check the group ownership of the passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding.

Change the group owner of the /etc/passwd file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/passwd

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Vulnerability ID: V-22333

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege