Verify Group Ownership of System Login Banner for Remote Connections
An XCCDF Rule
Description
To properly set the group owner of /etc/issue.net, run the command:
$ sudo chgrp root /etc/issue.net
Rationale
Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting
access to the operating system ensures privacy and security notification
verbiage used is consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders,
directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Proper group ownership will ensure that only root user can modify the banner.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_issue_net
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated