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-44700r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The securetty file contains the list of terminals permitting direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2013-04-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42204r1_chk ) |
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| 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-38154r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/securetty |