Check: GEN001720
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001720
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
All global initialization files must have mode 0444 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Global 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 global initialization files permissions: # ls -lL /etc/profile /etc/bashrc /etc/csh.login /etc/csh.cshrc /etc/.login If global initialization files are more permissive than 0444, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the global initialization file(s) to 0444. # chmod 0444 <global initialization file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38266r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-11981
Group Title: GEN001720
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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 |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |