To properly set the permissions of '/etc/passwd', run the command: [perm_644] If the '/etc/passwd' file is writable by a group-owner or the world the risk of its compromise is increased. The file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information, and protection of this file is critical for system security. oval:org.secpod.oval:def:31312 oval:org.secpod.oval:def:30589 SCAP Repo OVAL Definition 2015-11-13