Check: GEN001810

HP-UX 11.23 STIG: GEN001810 (in version v1 r8)

Skeleton files must not have extended ACLs. (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 for extended ACLs. # ls -alL /etc/skel If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.

Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z [skeleton file with extended ACL]

Rule ID: SV-38346r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22357

Group Title: GEN001810

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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