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Skeleton files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22357 | GEN001810 | SV-38736r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37166r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check skeleton files for extended ACLs. Procedure: #aclget /etc/security/.profile #aclget /etc/security/mkuser.sys Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32451r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the skeleton file(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/security/.profile #acledit /etc/security/mkuser.sys |