Check: GEN001440
AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE:
GEN001440
(in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)
Title
All interactive users must be assigned a home directory in the /etc/passwd file. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If users do not have a valid home directory, there is no place for the storage and control of files they own.
Check Content
Use usrck to verify home directory assignments are present. Procedure: # usrck -n ALL If any user is not assigned a home directory, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Assign a home directory to any user without one.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27186r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-899
Group Title: GEN001440
Expert Comments
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |