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Ensure permissions on /etc/gshadow are configured
etc-gshadow-permissions · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The /etc/gshadow file must have correct ownership and permissions.
Rationale
Incorrect permissions on /etc/gshadow could allow unauthorized access or modification of sensitive system data.
Check → Remediate
Checkfile_permission
- path:
- /etc/gshadow
- owner:
- root
- group:
- root
- mode:
- 0000
Remediatefile_permissions
- path:
- /etc/gshadow
- owner:
- root
- group:
- root
- mode:
- 0000
Framework references
CIS
rhel9 7.1.7rhel8 7.1.7rhel10 7.1.7
STIG
V-257893V-257902V-257903V-281021 / RHEL-10-400020V-281022V-281068
NIST 800-53
AC-3MP-2AC-6
Live verification
rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:check
#file-permissions#authentication