The /etc/security/access.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1055 | GEN000000-LNX00440 | SV-37243r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the access permissions are more permissive than 0640, system security could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35930r1_chk ) |
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| Check access configuration mode: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31190r1_fix) |
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| Use the chmod command to set the permissions to 0640. (for example: # chmod 0640 /etc/security/access.conf ). |