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Check: GEN001373

IRIX 6.5: GEN001373 (in versions v1 r1 through v1 r0.6)

Title

The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (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 mode of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file mode is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to 0644 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/nsswitch.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID:

Vulnerability ID: V-22329

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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