Check: GEN000280
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000280
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Direct logins must not be permitted to share, default, application, or utility accounts. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Shared accounts (accounts where two or more people log in with the same user identification) do not provide identification and authentication. There is no way to provide for non-repudiation or individual accountability.
Check Content
Use the last command to check for multiple accesses to an account from different workstations/IP addresses. If users log directly onto accounts, rather than using the su command from their own named account to access them, this is a finding (such as logging directly on to Oracle). Also, ask the SA or the IAO if shared accounts are logged into directly or if users log on to an individual account and switch user to the shared account. # last <unix account>
Fix Text
Use the switch user (su) command from a named account login to access shared accounts. Maintain audit trails identifying the actual user of the account name. Document requirements and procedures for users/administrators to log into their own accounts first and then switch user (su) to the account that must be shared.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38441r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-760
Group Title: GEN000280
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000770 |
The organization requires individuals to be authenticated with an individual authenticator when a group authenticator is employed. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-2 (5) |
Group Authentication |