The /etc/securetty file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12039 | GEN000000-LNX00640 | SV-37341r1_rule | ECLP-1 | 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8002r2_chk ) |
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| Check /etc/securetty ownership. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11296r2_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the /etc/securetty file to root. Procedure: # chown root /etc/securetty |