Check: GEN001800

HP-UX 11.23 STIG: GEN001800 (in version v1 r8)

All skeleton files (typically those in /etc/skel) must have mode 0444 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files.

Check skeleton files permissions. # ls -alL /etc/skel If a skeleton file has a mode more permissive than 0444, this is a finding.

Change the mode of skeleton files with incorrect mode. # chmod 0444 <skeleton file>

Rule ID: SV-38459r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-788

Group Title: GEN001800

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CCIs tied to check.

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege