Check: GEN000000-LNX00660

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN000000-LNX00660 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

The securetty file contains the list of terminals permitting direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification.

Check /etc/securetty permissions. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.

Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/securetty

Rule ID: SV-44700r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-12040

Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00660

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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