Check: GEN001810
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN001810
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
Skeleton files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user's startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user's files.
Check Content
Check skeleton files for extended ACLs. # ls -alL /etc/skel If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- [skeleton file with extended ACL]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227673r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227673
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 |