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All global initialization files must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11981 | GEN001720 | SV-38882r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Global initialization files are used to configure the user's shell environment upon login. Malicious modification of these files could compromise accounts upon logon. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-11242r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the global initialization file(s) to 0444. # chmod 0444 |