Check: GEN001394
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN001394
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/group file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information.
Check Content
Verify /etc/group has no extended ACL. # ls -l /etc/group 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/group
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227647r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227647
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 |