cyberstrikeus 1.7.1.6 Ensure permissions on /etc/issue.net are configured (Not Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
The contents of the /etc/issue.net file are displayed to users prior to login for remote connections from configured services.
Rationale
If the /etc/issue.net file does not have the correct ownership it could be modified by unauthorized users with incorrect or misleading information.
Audit Procedure
Run the following command and verify Uid and Gid are both 0/root and Access is 644:
stat /etc/issue.net
Expected Result
Access: (0644/-rw-r--r--) Uid: ( 0/ root) Gid: ( 0/ root)
Remediation
Run the following commands to set permissions on /etc/issue.net:
chown root:root /etc/issue.net
chmod 644 /etc/issue.net
Default Value
Access: (0644/-rw-r--r--) Uid: ( 0/ root) Gid: ( 0/ root)
References
- CIS Controls: 5.1 Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation