Check: RHEL-09-232065
RHEL 9 STIG:
RHEL-09-232065
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
RHEL 9 /etc/gshadow file must have mode 0000 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The "/etc/gshadow" file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
Check Content
Verify that the "/etc/gshadow" file has mode "0000" with the following command: $ sudo stat -c "%a %n" /etc/gshadow 0 /etc/gshadow If a value of "0" is not returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the file "/etc/gshadow" to "0000" by running the following command: $ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-257893r925666_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-257893
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 |