Check: GEN000000-HPUX0300
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0300
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED file must have mode 0444 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unless the userdb is required, the /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED file must be created to disable the use of per-user security attributes in the user database. Attributes in the user database override the system-wide settings configured in /etc/default/security. If the system-wide configuration is overridden maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access.
Check Content
If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: If the userdb is required, this check is not applicable. Verify the file mode. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED 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 /var/adm/userdb/USERDB.DISABLED
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-52440r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-40453
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0300
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 |