STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

AlmaLinux OS 9 /etc/group file must have mode 0644 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

DISA Rule

SV-269196r1050078_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269196

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

ALMA-09-013220

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

$ chmod 0644 /etc/group

Check Contents

Verify that the "/etc/group" file has mode "0644" or less permissive with the following command:

$ stat -c "%#a %n" /etc/group

0644 /etc/group

If a value of "0644" or less permissive is not returned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269196

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-013220

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the "/etc/group" file has mode "0644" or less permissive with the following command:

$ stat -c "%#a %n" /etc/group

0644 /etc/group

If a value of "0644" or less permissive is not returned, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5664