The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.

From HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECCD-2, ECCD-1, ECLP-1

SV-967r2_rule The /etc/securetty file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.

Vulnerability discussion

Excessive permissions on the /etc/securetty file could result in unauthorized modification of the file. Changes to the file could reduce the system's security by specifying additional terminals permitted to accept root logins, or deny service by preventing root logins on authorized terminals.

Check content

Check the mode of the securetty file. Example: # ls -lL /etc/securetty If /etc/securetty has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.

Fix text

Change the mode of the /etc/securetty file to 0640. Example: # chmod 0640 /etc/securetty

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