V-38450: The /etc/passwd file must be owned by root.
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The "/etc/passwd" file contains information about the users that are
configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for system
security.

Details: `V-38450 in STIG Viewer`_.

.. _V-38450 in STIG Viewer: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/red_hat_enterprise_linux_6/2015-05-26/finding/V-38450

Notes for deployers
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.. include:: developer-notes/V-38450.rst