Check: GEN001490
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN001490
(in version v1 r2)
Title
User home directories must not have extended ACLs. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Excessive permissions on home directories allow unauthorized access to user files.
Check Content
Verify user's home directories have no extended ACLs. # cut -d : -f 6 /etc/passwd | xargs -n1 ls -ld If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the user home directory.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25997r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22350
Group Title: GEN001490
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |