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The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12040 | GEN000000-LNX00660 | SV-37342r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The securetty file contains the list of terminals permitting direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36031r3_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/securetty permissions. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31277r3_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/securetty |