Information
The contents of the /etc/motd file are displayed to users after login and function as a message of the day for authenticated users.
- IF - the /etc/motd file does not have the correct access configured, it could be modified by unauthorized users with incorrect or misleading information.
Solution
Run the following commands to set mode, owner, and group on /etc/motd :
# chown root:root $(readlink -e /etc/motd)
# chmod u-x,go-wx $(readlink -e /etc/motd)
- OR -
Run the following command to remove the /etc/motd file:
# rm /etc/motd