Check: GEN000000-HPUX0080
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0080
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The HP-UX /etc/securetty must be group-owned by root, sys, or bin. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Root, sys, and bin are the most privileged group accounts, by default, for most UNIX systems. If a file as sensitive as /etc/securetty is not group-owned by a privileged group, it could lead to system compromise.
Check Content
ls -lL /etc/securetty
Fix Text
Change the group-owner of the /etc/securetty to root, bin, or sys. Example: # chgrp root /etc/securetty
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-965r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-965
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0080
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| 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. |