The HP-UX /etc/securetty must be group-owned by root, sys, or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-965 | GEN000000-HPUX0080 | SV-965r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Root, sys, and bin are the most privileged group accounts, by default, for most UNIX systems. If a file as sensitive as /etc/securetty is not group-owned by a privileged group, it could lead to system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2289r2_chk ) |
|---|
| ls -lL /etc/securetty |
| Fix Text (F-1119r2_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of the /etc/securetty to root, bin, or sys. Example: # chgrp root /etc/securetty |