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 |
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 |