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/etc/pam_user.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40487 | GEN000000-HPUX0440 | SV-52476r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/pam_user.conf file is the per user configuration file for the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) architecture. It supports per user authentication, account, session, and password management. If the configuration is modified maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access. The /etc/pam_user.conf file must not be configured unless it is required. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47027r2_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the file has no extended ACL. # ls -lL /etc/pam_user.conf If the permissions include a “+”, the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45436r1_fix) |
|---|
| If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /etc/pam_user.conf |