Check: GEN000000-LNX00440

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN000000-LNX00440 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

The /etc/security/access.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

If the access permissions are more permissive than 0640, system security could be compromised.

Check access configuration mode: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.

Use the chmod command to set the permissions to 0640. (for example: # chmod 0640 /etc/security/access.conf

Rule ID: SV-46089r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1055

Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00440

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CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.
CCI-000366	The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege
CM-6	Configuration Settings