Check: GEN005240
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN005240
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The .Xauthority utility must only permit access to authorized hosts. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, the user's X session may be compromised.
Check Content
Verify the X window system access is limited to authorized clients. # xauth # xauth> list Ask the SA if the clients listed are authorized. If any are not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove unauthorized clients from the xauth configuration. # xauth remove <display name>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38288r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12017
Group Title: GEN005240
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |