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The /etc/access.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1055 | GEN000000-LNX00440 | SV-1055r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the access permissions are more permissive than 0640, system security could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2045r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check access configuration mode: # ls -lL /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf If any of these files exist and have a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1209r2_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chmod command to set the permissions to 0640. For example: # chmod 0640 /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf |