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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Debian 12
System Settings
File Permissions and Masks
Verify Permissions on Important Files and Directories
Verify Permissions on Files with Local Account Information and Credentials
Verify Who Owns /etc/shells File
Verify Who Owns /etc/shells File
An XCCDF Rule
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Verify Who Owns /etc/shells File
Medium Severity
To properly set the owner of
/etc/shells
, run the command:
$ sudo chown root /etc/shells