The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-967 | GEN000000-HPUX0100 | SV-967r2_rule | ECCD-2 ECLP-1 ECCD-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the /etc/securetty file could result in unauthorized modification of the file. Changes to the file could reduce the system's security by specifying additional terminals permitted to accept root logins, or deny service by preventing root logins on authorized terminals. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2290r2_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the securetty file. Example: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1121r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0640. Example: # chmod 0640 /etc/securetty |