All AIX shells referenced in passwd file must be listed in /etc/shells file, except any shells specified for the purpose of preventing logins.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The /etc/shells file lists approved default shells. It helps provide layered defense to the security approach by ensuring users cannot change their default shell to an unauthorized unsecure shell.
- ID
- SV-215288r991589_rule
- Version
- AIX7-00-002103
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Use the "chsh" utility or edit the "/etc/passwd" file and correct the error by changing the default shell of the account in error to an acceptable shell name contained in the "/etc/shells file".
Alternatively, use the SMIT to change the "/etc/passwd" shell entry.