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Check: GEN001380

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN001380 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

Title

The /etc/passwd file must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the passwd file is writable by a group-owner or the world, the risk of passwd file compromise is increased. The passwd file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information.

Check Content

Check the mode of the /etc/passwd file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/passwd If /etc/passwd has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the passwd file to 0644. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/passwd

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-44992r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-798

Group Title: GEN001380

Expert Comments

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege