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The HP-UX /etc/securetty file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22591 | GEN000000-HPUX0110 | SV-26994r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Unauthorized modification of the /etc/securetty file could cause Denial of Service to authorized system consoles or add unauthorized system consoles. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27937r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lLd /etc/securetty If the permissions of the file or directory contains a '+', an extended ACL is present, and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24260r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /etc/securetty |