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The /etc/securetty file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-966 | GEN000000-HPUX0060 | SV-38682r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to make root the owner of sensitive files and utilities may provide unauthorized owners the potential to access and/or change sensitive information or system configurations, thus weakening the overall security posture of a site. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37789r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the /etc/securetty file. ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty is not owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1120r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the /etc/securetty file to root. # chown root /etc/securetty |