Check: GEN001730
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001730
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
All global initialization files must not have extended ACLs. (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 for extended ACLs. # ls -lL /etc/profile /etc/bashrc /etc/csh.login /etc/csh.cshrc /etc/environment /etc/.login /etc/security/environ 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 [global initialization file with extended ACL]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38345r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22356
Group Title: GEN001730
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 |