Verify Permissions on Backup gshadow File
An XCCDF Rule
Description
To properly set the permissions of /etc/gshadow-, run the command:
$ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow-
Rationale
The /etc/gshadow- file is a backup of /etc/gshadow, and as such,
it contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_backup_etc_gshadow
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated