The /var/adm/userdb directory must have mode 0700 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40449 | GEN000000-HPUX0260 | SV-52436r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /var/adm/userdb directory is the system user database repository used for storing per-user security configuration information. If the configuration is modified maliciously, individual users may gain unauthorized system access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47009r2_chk ) |
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| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the directory mode. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb If the directory mode is more permissive than 0700, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45398r1_fix) |
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| If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: As root, change the file mode to 0700 or less permissive. # chmod 0700 /var/adm/userdb |