Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
The system must restrict the ability of users to assume excessive privileges to members of a defined group and prevent unauthorized users from accessing administrative tools.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48055 | SOL-11.1-040200 | SV-60927r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing any user to elevate their privileges can allow them excessive control of the system tools. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-51663r2_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Convert the root user into a role. # usermod -K type=role root Add the root role to authorized users' logins. # usermod -R +root [username] Remove the root role from users who should not be authorized to assume it. # usermod -R -root [username] |