Check: GEN000000-HPUX0430
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0430
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /etc/pam_user.conf file must have mode 0444 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/pam_user.conf file is the per user configuration file for the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) architecture. It supports per user authentication, account, session, and password management. If the configuration is modified maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access. The /etc/pam_user.conf file must not be configured unless it is required.
Check Content
If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the file mode. # ls -lL /etc/pam_user.conf If the file mode is more permissive than 0444, 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 mode to 0444 or less permissive. # chmod 0444 /etc/pam_user.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-52475r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-40486
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0430
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 |