Check: GEN000000-LNX00400
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000000-LNX00400
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/access.conf file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/access.conf file contains entries that restrict access from the system console by authorized System Administrators. If the file were owned by a user other than root, it could compromise the system.
Check Content
Check access configuration ownership: # ls –lL /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf If any of these files exist and are not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Follow the correct configuration parameters for access configuration file. Use the chown command to configure it properly. For example: # chown root /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-1025r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1025
Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00400
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
| CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |