Title

The operating system must limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Users' home directories/folders may contain information of a sensitive nature. Non-privileged users should coordinate any sharing of information with an SA through shared resources.

Check Content

Verify the operating system limits the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203783r388482_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203783

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.