Check: GEN000000-LNX001431
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000000-LNX001431
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/gshadow file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/gshadow file is critical to system security and must be owned by a privileged user. The /etc/gshadow file contains a list of system groups and hashes for group passwords.
Check Content
Check that the /etc/gshadow file is owned by root. # ls -l /etc/gshadow If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the /etc/gshadow file to root. # chown root /etc/gshadow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26442r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22341
Group Title: GEN000000-LNX001431
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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 |