Check: GEN001380
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN001380
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The /etc/passwd file must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the password file is writable by a group owner or the world, the risk of password file compromise is increased. The password file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the mode of the passwd file to 0644. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/passwd Document all changes.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-798r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-798
Group Title: GEN001380
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |