Check: GEN000000-LNX00620
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000000-LNX00620
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/securetty file must be group-owned by root, sys, or bin. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The securetty file contains the list of terminals that permit direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification.
Check Content
Check /etc/securetty group ownership: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty is not group owned by root, sys, or bin, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group-owner of /etc/securetty to root, sys, or bin. Example: # chgrp root /etc/securetty
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-12539r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12038
Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00620
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| 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. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |