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← Back to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide

V-12039

CAT II (Medium)

The /etc/securetty file must be owned by root.

Rule ID

SV-44672r1_rule

STIG

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R12

CCIs

CCI-000225CCI-000366

Discussion

The securetty file contains the list of terminals permitting direct root logins. It must be protected from unauthorized modification.

Check Content

Check /etc/securetty ownership.

Procedure:
# ls –lL /etc/securetty

If /etc/securetty is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the owner of the /etc/securetty file to root.

Procedure:
# chown root /etc/securetty