Check: GEN003400
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003400
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The at directory must have mode 0755 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the at directory has a mode more permissive than 0755, unauthorized users could be allowed to view or to edit files containing sensitive information within the at directory. Unauthorized modifications could result in Denial of Service to authorized at jobs.
Check Content
Check the mode of the at directory. # ls -lLd /var/spool/cron/atjobs /var/spool/atjobs /var/spool/at If the directory mode is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the at directory to 0755. # chmod 0755 <at directory>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38433r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4364
Group Title: GEN003400
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 |