STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Tri-Lab Operating System Stack (TOSS) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 26 Mar 2026:

The TOSS 5 /etc/group file must have mode 0644 or less permissive to prevent unauthorized access.

DISA Rule

SV-282644r1200912_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-282644

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

TOSS-05-000148

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/group

Check Contents

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

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

644 /etc/group

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

Vulnerability Number

V-282644

Documentable

False

Rule Version

TOSS-05-000148

Severity Override Guidance

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

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

644 /etc/group

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

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5738