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Check: GEN001394

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN001394 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The /etc/group file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The /etc/group file is critical to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The group file contains a list of system groups and associated information.

Check Content

Verify /etc/group has no extended ACL. # ls -l /etc/group If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/group file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25985r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22338

Group Title: GEN001394

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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