Check: GEN000000-HPUX0110
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0110
(in version v1 r8)
Title
The HP-UX /etc/securetty file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Unauthorized modification of the /etc/securetty file could cause Denial of Service to authorized system consoles or add unauthorized system consoles.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lLd /etc/securetty If the permissions of the file or directory contains a '+', an extended ACL is present, and this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /etc/securetty
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26994r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22591
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0110
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
| CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |