Check: RHEL-09-232090
RHEL 9 STIG:
RHEL-09-232090
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
RHEL 9 /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
Verify the ownership of the "/etc/group" file with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%U %n" /etc/group root /etc/group If "/etc/group" file does not have an owner of "root", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the file /etc/group to root by running the following command: $ sudo chown root /etc/group
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-257898r925681_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-257898
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |