Check: GEN001379
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN001379
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The /etc/passwd file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys. (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
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the /etc/passwd file to root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/passwd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-39898r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22333
Group Title: GEN001379
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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 |