The system must restrict the ability of users to assume excessive privileges to members of a defined group and prevent unauthorized users from accessing administrative tools.

From Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000345

SV-60927r2_rule The system must restrict the ability of users to assume excessive privileges to members of a defined group and prevent unauthorized users from accessing administrative tools.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing any user to elevate their privileges can allow them excessive control of the system tools.

Check content

Verify the root user is configured as a role, rather than a normal user. # userattr type root If the command does not return the word "role", this is a finding. Verify at least one local user has been assigned the root role. # grep '[:;]roles=root[^;]*' /etc/user_attr If no lines are returned, or no users are permitted to assume the root role, this is a finding.

Fix text

The root role is required. Convert the root user into a role. # usermod -K type=role root Add the root role to authorized users' logins. # usermod -R +root [username] Remove the root role from users who should not be authorized to assume it. # usermod -R -root [username]

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