Title

The /etc/security.dsc file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The /etc/security.dsc file is the system description file that contains all attributes and default values that are configurable on a per user basis in /var/adm/userdb. If the description file is modified maliciously, 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 file is owned by root. # ls -lL /etc/security.dsc If the file 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 /etc/security.dsc

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-52454r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-40466

Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0320

Expert Comments

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