Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1025 | GEN000000-LNX00400 | SV-44652r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The /etc/access.conf file contains entries restricting access from the system console by authorized System Administrators. If the file is owned by a user other than root, it could compromise the system. |
STIG | Date |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Check Text ( C-42156r1_chk ) |
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Check access configuration ownership: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-38107r1_fix) |
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Follow the correct configuration parameters for access configuration file. Use the chown command to configure it properly. (for example: # chown root /etc/security/access.conf). |