Check: GEN001570
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN001570
(in version v1 r3)
Title
All files and directories contained in user home directories must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Excessive permissions allow unauthorized access to user files.
Check Content
Check the contents of user home directories for files with extended ACLs. Procedure: # cat /etc/passwd | cut -f 6,6 -d ":" | xargs -n1 -IDIR aclget DIR OR #aclget <directory>/<file> Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL(s) from the files and directories in user home directories and disable extended permissions. #acledit <directory>/<file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38731r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22352
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |