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The /var/adm/userdb directory must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40447 | GEN000000-HPUX0240 | SV-52434r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /var/adm/userdb directory is the system user database repository used for storing per-user security configuration information. If the configuration is modified maliciously, individual users may gain unauthorized system access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX SMSE Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-02-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47007r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. Verify the directory is owned by root. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb If the directory is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45396r1_fix) |
|---|
| If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: As root, change the file ownership. # chown root /var/adm/userdb |