The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12040 | GEN000000-LNX00660 | SV-12541r2_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-8003r2_chk ) |
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| Check /etc/securetty permissions. Procedure: # ls –lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11297r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0640. Procedure: # chmod 0640 /etc/securetty |