All skeleton files (typically those in /etc/skel) must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-788 | GEN001800 | SV-38735r1_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 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-09-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-32450r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of skeleton files with incorrect mode. # chmod 0644 /etc/security/.profile #chmod 0755 /etc/security/mkuser.sys |