Check: GEN005240
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN005240
(in version v1 r8)
Title
The .Xauthority utility must only permit access to authorized hosts. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, the user's X session may be compromised.
Check Content
Verify the X window system access is limited to authorized clients. # xauth # xauth> list Ask the SA if the clients listed are authorized. If any are not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove unauthorized clients from the xauth configuration. # xauth remove <display name>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38288r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12017
Group Title: GEN005240
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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 |