STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 13 Benchmark Date: 26 Oct 2018: The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.DISA Rule
SV-63071r1_rule
Vulnerability Number
V-12040
Group Title
GEN000000-LNX00660
Rule Version
GEN000000-LNX00660
Severity
CAT II
CCI(s)
- 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.
Weight
10
Fix Recommendation
Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0600.
Procedure:
# chmod 0600 /etc/securetty
Check Contents
Check /etc/securetty permissions.
Procedure:
# ls -lL /etc/securetty
If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Vulnerability Number
V-12040
Documentable
False
Rule Version
GEN000000-LNX00660
Severity Override Guidance
Check /etc/securetty permissions.
Procedure:
# ls -lL /etc/securetty
If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Check Content Reference
M
Responsibility
System Administrator
Target Key
2207
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