Check: GEN000000-HPUX0240
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0240
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /var/adm/userdb directory must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /var/adm/userdb directory is the system user database repository used for storing per-user security configuration information. If the configuration is modified maliciously, individual users may gain unauthorized system access.
Check Content
If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the directory is owned by root. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb If the directory is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: As root, change the file ownership. # chown root /var/adm/userdb
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-52434r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-40447
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0240
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |