OL09-00-002536 - OL 9 /etc/group file must have mode 0644 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

Information

The "/etc/group" file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security.

Solution

Change the mode of the file "/etc/group" to "0644" by running the following command:

$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/group

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Oracle_Linux_9_V1R4_STIG.zip