Check: GEN001800
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN001800
(in version v1 r2)
Title
All skeleton files (typically those in /etc/skel) must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files.
Check Content
Check skeleton files permissions. # ls -alL /etc/skel If a skeleton file has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of skeleton files with incorrect mode. # chmod 0644 <skeleton file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-788r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-788
Group Title: GEN001800
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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 |