Check: GEN001379
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN001379
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
Title
The /etc/passwd file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the /etc/passwd file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/passwd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226515r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226515
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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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 |