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The /etc/pam.conf file must have mode 0444 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40478 | GEN000000-HPUX0380 | SV-52466r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/pam.conf file is the system 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47021r2_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the file mode. # ls -lL /etc/pam.conf If the file mode is more permissive than 0444, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45428r1_fix) |
|---|
| If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: As root, change the file mode to 0444 or less permissive. # chmod 0444 /etc/pam.conf |