Check: GEN000000-LNX00420
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000000-LNX00420
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/access.conf file must have a privileged group owner. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Depending on the access restrictions of the /etc/access.conf file, if the group owner were not a privileged group, it could endanger system security.
Check Content
Check access configuration group ownership: # ls -lL /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf If any of these files exist and are have a group-owner that is not a privileged user, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chgrp command to ensure the group owner is root, sys, or bin. For example: # chgrp root /etc/login.access /etc/security/access.conf /etc/access.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-1054r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1054
Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00420
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. |