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 |
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. |