Check: OL6-00-000033
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000033
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The /etc/shadow file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The "/etc/shadow" file contains the list of local system accounts and stores password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security. Failure to give ownership of this file to root provides the designated owner with access to sensitive information which could weaken the system security posture.
Check Content
To check the ownership of "/etc/shadow", run the command: $ ls -l /etc/shadow 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/shadow", run the command: # chown root /etc/shadow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208810r793595_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208810
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |