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All skeleton files (typically in /etc/skel) must be group-owned by security, root, bin, sys, system, or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22358 | GEN001830 | SV-38738r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37170r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the skeleton files are group-owned by root. Procedure: # ls -alL /etc/security/.profile /etc/security/mkuser.sys If a skeleton file is not group-owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32453r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the skeleton file to root, bin, sys, system, security, or other. Procedure: # chgrp security /etc/security/.profile /etc/security/mkuser.sys |