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

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

SV-46089r1_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.

Check content

Check access configuration mode: # ls -lL /etc/security/access.conf If this file exists and has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.

Fix text

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

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