Check: GEN001371
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN001371
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be owned by root. (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 the /etc/nsswitch.conf file is owned by root. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root. # chown root /etc/nsswitch.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227636r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227636
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 |