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The /etc/access.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1025 | GEN000000-LNX00400 | SV-37224r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/access.conf file contains entries restricting access from the system console by authorized System Administrators. If the file is owned by a user other than root, it could compromise the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35912r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check access configuration ownership: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31171r1_fix) |
|---|
| Follow the correct configuration parameters for access configuration file. Use the chown command to configure it properly. (for example: # chown root /etc/security/access.conf ). |