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Old 07-29-2010, 08:18 AM   #1
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Need Advise on /etc/securetty hardenning

Hi All,

I need to implement this in the /etc/security

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User root can use only following ttys for login in file /etc/securetty: [console; tty1]
Please guide me.
 
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man securetty
 
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Yep, very simple for an RHCE. Read the manpages and view the actual file.
 
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Thanks for your replies.

I was basically concerned over the implication of this enforcement. If someone can advise any side effect of this, it would be highly appreciated.
 
  


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