4.1.1.2 Ensure access on /etc/group is configured

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Information

The /etc/group file contains a list of the groups defined within the system.

The /etc/group file defines basic group attributes. Since the file contains sensitive information, it must be properly secured.

Solution

Ensure correct ownership and permissions are in place for /etc/group :

chown root:security /etc/group
chmod u=rw,go=r /etc/group

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/10385