Check: GEN001430
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN001430
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
Title
The /etc/shadow file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/shadow file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The file also contains password hashes which must not be accessible to users other than root.
Check Content
Verify /etc/shadow has no extended ACL. # ls -lL /etc/shadow If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/shadow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226525r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226525
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 |