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CloudLinux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/gshadow- file must be owned by root.

    The "/etc/gshadow-" file is a backup of "/etc/gshadow", and as such, contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/gshadow- file must have mode 0000 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

    The "/etc/gshadow-" file is a backup of "/etc/gshadow", and as such, contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/gshadow file must be group-owned by root.

    The "/etc/gshadow" file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/gshadow file must be owned by root.

    The "/etc/gshadow" file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/gshadow file must have mode 0000 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

    The "/etc/gshadow" file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group

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