Check: GEN001440
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN001440
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
All interactive users must be assigned a home directory in the /etc/passwd file. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If users do not have a valid home directory, there is no place for the storage and control of files they own.
Check Content
Use pwck to verify home directory assignments are present. # pwck If any user is not assigned a home directory, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Assign a home directory to any user without one.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227652r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227652
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |