Check: GEN001890
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN001890
(in version v1 r8)
Title
Local initialization files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Local initialization files are used to configure the user's shell environment upon login. Malicious modification of these files could compromise accounts upon logon.
Check Content
Check user home directories for local initialization files with extended ACLs. # ls `cat /etc/passwd | cut -f 6,6 -d ":" ` | grep "/home" | sort | uniq | xargs -n1 ls -alL 2>/dev/null | egrep "\.bash_logout|\.bash_profile|\.bashrc|\.cshrc|\.dispatch|\.dtprofile|\.emacs|\.env|\.exrc|\.login|\.logout|\.profile" NOTE that the above command assumes the "base" of the user's home directory is "/home". If the system being checked uses a different "base", that "base" must be substituted for what is used in the above example. If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z [local initialization file with extended ACL]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38350r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22362
Group Title: GEN001890
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |