Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1062 | GEN001080 | SV-44918r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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To ensure the root shell is available in repair and administrative modes, the root shell must be located in the / file system. |
STIG | Date |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Check Text ( C-42359r1_chk ) |
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Determine if roots shell executable resides on a dedicated file system. Procedure: Find the location of the root users shell # grep "^root" /etc/passwd|cut -d: -f7|cut -d/ -f2 The result is the top level directory under / where the shell resides (ie. usr) Check if it is on a dedicated file system. # grep / If / |
Fix Text (F-38350r1_fix) |
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Change the root account's shell to one present on the / file system. Procedure: Edit /etc/passwd and change the shell for the root account to one present on the / file system (such as /bin/sh, assuming /bin is not on a separate file system). If the system does not store shell configuration in the /etc/passwd file, consult vendor documentation for the correct procedure for the system. |