The /etc/security.dsc file must have mode 0444 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40468 | GEN000000-HPUX0340 | SV-52456r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/security.dsc file is the system description file that contains all attributes and default values that are configurable on a per user basis in /var/adm/userdb. If the description file is modified maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX SMSE Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-02-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47017r1_chk ) |
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| If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. Verify the file mode. # ls -lL /etc/security.dsc If the file mode is more permissive than 0444, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45418r1_fix) |
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| 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/security.dsc |