Check: GEN001374
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN001374
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
Title
The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The nsswitch.conf file (or equivalent) configures the source of a variety of system security information including account, group, and host lookups. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning or compromise system security.
Check Content
Verify /etc/nsswitch.conf has no extended ACL. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf 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/nsswitch.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226513r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226513
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 |