Check: OL6-00-000040
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000040
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The /etc/passwd file must be group-owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The "/etc/passwd" file contains information about the users that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
Check Content
To check the group ownership of "/etc/passwd", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/passwd If properly configured, the output should indicate the following group-owner. "root" If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To properly set the group owner of "/etc/passwd", run the command: # chgrp root /etc/passwd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208817r793602_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208817
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |