Check: GEN000000-AIX00080
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN000000-AIX00080
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The SYSTEM attribute must not be set to NONE for any account. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
The SYSTEM attribute in /etc/security/user defines the mechanisms used to authenticate specific user accounts. If the value is set to NONE, other attributes will be used to determine the authentication mechanisms, but if these attributes are not present, no authentication will be performed. To ensure authentication is always used for the system's accounts, the SYSTEM attribute must always be set to a valid setting other than NONE.
Check Content
Examine the /etc/security/user file. # grep SYSTEM /etc/security/user If the line contains SYSTEM=NONE, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/security/user and change any SYSTEM=NONE settings to a valid authentication setting.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-12536r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12035
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
CCI-000764 |
The information system uniquely identifies and authenticates organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of organizational users). |