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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
All AIX shells referenced in passwd file must be listed in /etc/shells file, except any shells specified for the purpose of preventing logins.
All AIX shells referenced in passwd file must be listed in /etc/shells file, except any shells specified for the purpose of preventing logins.
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All AIX shells referenced in passwd file must be listed in /etc/shells file, except any shells specified for the purpose of preventing logins.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>