The /etc/securetty file must be group-owned by root, sys, or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12038 | GEN000000-LNX00620 | SV-12539r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The securetty file contains the list of terminals that permit direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8001r2_chk ) |
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| Check /etc/securetty group ownership: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty is not group owned by root, sys, or bin, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11295r2_fix) |
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| Change the group-owner of /etc/securetty to root, sys, or bin. Example: # chgrp root /etc/securetty |