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/passwd file must have mode 0644 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

DISA Rule

SV-269225r1050107_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269225

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

ALMA-09-016520

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

$ chmod 0644 /etc/passwd

Check Contents

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

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

0644 /etc/passwd

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

Vulnerability Number

V-269225

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-016520

Severity Override Guidance

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

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

0644 /etc/passwd

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5664