Check: GEN001490
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN001490
(in version v1 r3)
Title
User home directories must not have extended ACLs. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Excessive permissions on home directories allow unauthorized access to user files.
Check Content
Verify user home directories have no extended ACLs. Procedure: # cat /etc/passwd | cut -f 6,6 -d ":" | xargs -n1 aclget Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the user home directory and disable extended permissions. #acledit <directory>/<file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38730r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22350
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 |