Title

ACLs for system files and directories do not conform to minimum requirements. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Failure to properly configure file and directory permissions (ACLs) allows the possibility of unauthorized and anonymous modification to the operating system and installed applications.

Check Content

Fix Text

Maintain the default file ACLs, configure the Security Option: “Network access: Let everyone permissions apply to anonymous users” to “Disabled” (V-3377) and restrict the Power Users group to include no members.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29507r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1130

Group Title: System File ACLs

Expert Comments

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