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The root shell must be located in the / file system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1062 | GEN001080 | SV-38208r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To ensure the root shell is available in repair and administrative modes, the root shell must be located in the / file system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36281r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the root shell is located on / (IE: a non-mounted file system). # cat /etc/passwd | grep "^root:" | awk -F ":" '{print $NF}' # grep If the root shell is located on a mountable file system listed in /etc/fstab, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31538r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the root account's shell to one present on the / file system. |