Check: GEN001372
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN001372
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys. (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
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/nsswitch.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-39897r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22328
Group Title: GEN001372
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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 |