Check: GEN000930
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000930
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The root account's home directory must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files.
Check Content
Verify the root account's home directory has no extended ACL. # ls -lLd ~root If the permissions include a "+", the directory has an extended ACL, and this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z ~root
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38305r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22309
Group Title: GEN000930
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 |