Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-756 | GEN000020 | SV-35273r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
Description |
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If the system does not require valid root authentication before it boots into single-user or maintenance mode, anyone who invokes single-user or maintenance mode is granted privileged access to all files on the system. |
STIG | Date |
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HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Check Text ( C-35104r1_chk ) |
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Check if the system is configured to require a password before entering single-user mode via the following: # getprpw -m |
Fix Text (F-30373r1_fix) |
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Configure the system to require a password before entering single-user mode via the following: # modprpw -m bootpw="YES" |