The /etc/security.dsc file must be owned by root.

From HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-52454r1_rule The /etc/security.dsc file must be owned by root.

Vulnerability discussion

The /etc/security.dsc file is the system description file that contains all attributes and default values that are configurable on a per user basis in /var/adm/userdb. If the description file is modified maliciously, users may gain unauthorized system access.

Check content

If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the file is owned by root. # ls -lL /etc/security.dsc If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix text

If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: As root, change the file ownership. # chown root /etc/security.dsc

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