Check: GEN001378
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN001378
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root. (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
Verify the /etc/passwd file is owned by root. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/passwd If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the /etc/passwd file to root. # chown root /etc/passwd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227640r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227640
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 |