Check: GEN001378

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN001378 (in version v1 r2)

The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)

The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification.

Verify the /etc/passwd file is owned by root. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/passwd If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Change the owner of the /etc/passwd file to root. # chown root /etc/passwd

Rule ID: SV-26425r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22332

Group Title: GEN001378

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege