Check: GEN005180
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN005180
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
All .Xauthority files must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
.Xauthority files ensure the user is authorized to access the specific X Windows host. Excessive permissions may permit unauthorized modification of these files, which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized access or allow unauthorized access to be obtained.
Check Content
Get a list of (non-system account) users and the associated home directories. # cat /etc/passwd | cut -f 1,6 -d ":" Check the file permissions for the user .Xauthority files. # ls -lLa .Xauthority If the file mode is more permissive than 0600, this is finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the .Xauthority files. # chmod 0600 .Xauthority
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35162r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12014
Group Title: GEN005180
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 |