AIX /etc/security/mkuser.sys.custom file must not exist unless it is needed for customizing a new user account.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The "/etc/security/mkuser.sys.custom" is called by "/etc/security/mkuser.sys" to customize the new user account when a new user is created, or a user is logging into the system without a home directory. An improper "/etc/security/mkuser.sys.custom" script increases the risk that non-privileged users may obtain elevated privileges. It must not exist unless it is needed.
- ID
- SV-215169r958362_rule
- Version
- AIX7-00-001000
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Remove the "/etc/security/mkuser.sys.custom" file using the following command:
# rm /etc/security/mkuser.sys.custom