/etc/passwd and /etc/shadow - changing owner and group
by NewUser0001 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6H2V5)
Hi,
VERY new user here, but would there be any benefit from changing the /etc/shadow or /etc/passwd owner and group to a different users besides root?
I am looking at this from a security's perspective. I assumed root would be the most logical user and group to keep it as, but I have a some documentation(internal) here that asks me to change these two files owner and group. I assume this would make it less secure as it gives Root + the owner + the group access instead of just root.
Appreciate any assistance or advice here!
VERY new user here, but would there be any benefit from changing the /etc/shadow or /etc/passwd owner and group to a different users besides root?
I am looking at this from a security's perspective. I assumed root would be the most logical user and group to keep it as, but I have a some documentation(internal) here that asks me to change these two files owner and group. I assume this would make it less secure as it gives Root + the owner + the group access instead of just root.
Appreciate any assistance or advice here!