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GEN001367 - The /etc/hosts file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Information
The /etc/hosts file (or equivalent) configures local host name to IP address mappings that typically take precedence over DNS resolution. If this file is maliciously modified, it could cause the failure or compromise of security functions requiring name resolution, which may include time synchronization, centralized authentication, and remote system logging.Solution
Change the group owner of the /etc/hosts file to root, sys, or bin.Procedure:
# chgrp root /etc/hosts
See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_SOL_10_x86_V2R4_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA STIG Solaris 10 X86 v2r4
Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-227633r603266_rule, STIG-ID|GEN001367, STIG-Legacy|SV-39896, STIG-Legacy|V-22324, Vuln-ID|V-227633
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: 2e20ad1b0fc3fdb8825dc06d621ec325f3b7fca2204c49b52d03ce7d8cd8fff5