Check: OL6-00-000042
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000042
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The /etc/group file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The "/etc/group" file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security.
Check Content
To check the ownership of "/etc/group", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/group If properly configured, the output should indicate the following owner: "root" If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To properly set the owner of "/etc/group", run the command: # chown root /etc/group
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208819r793604_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208819
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 |