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ansible-hardening/doc/source/stig-notes/V-38502.rst
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Implements: blueprint security-hardening

Change-Id: Ib87bec701eddf1601574f4e027f301c775e5e1cd
2015-10-14 13:42:52 +00:00

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V-38502: The /etc/shadow file must be owned by root.

The "/etc/shadow" file contains the list of local system accounts and stores password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security. Failure to give ownership of this file to root provides the designated owner with access to sensitive information which could weaken the system security posture.

Details: V-38502 in STIG Viewer.

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