The /etc/security/access.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of GEN000000-LNX00440

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

Associated with: CCI-000225 CCI-000366

SV-37243r2_rule The /etc/security/access.conf file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.

Vulnerability discussion

If the access permissions are more permissive than 0640, system security could be compromised.

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Use the chmod command to set the permissions to 0640. (for example: # chmod 0640 /etc/security/access.conf ).

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