The system must prevent the root account from directly logging in except from the system console.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-778 | GEN000980 | SV-38453r2_rule | ECPA-1 ECSD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Limiting the root account direct logins to only system consoles protects the root account from direct unauthorized access from a non-console device. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX SMSE Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-02-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36276r2_chk ) |
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| Check the /etc/securetty file contents. # more /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty does not exist, or has contents other than console or /dev/null, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31533r2_fix) |
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| If the /etc/securetty file does not exist, create the file containing only the word console and ensure correct file properties. # echo “console” > /etc/securetty # chown root /etc/securetty # chgrp root /etc/securetty # chmod 0640 /etc/securetty # chacl -z /etc/securetty |