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The /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED file must have mode 0444 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40453 | GEN000000-HPUX0300 | SV-52440r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unless the userdb is required, the /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED file must be created to disable the use of per-user security attributes in the user database. Attributes in the user database override the system-wide settings configured in /etc/default/security. If the system-wide configuration is overridden maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX SMSE Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-02-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47013r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. If the userdb is required, this check is not applicable. Verify the file mode. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED If the file mode is more permissive than 0444, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45402r1_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 /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED |