The operating system must limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56583 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00230 | SV-70843r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Users' home directories/folders may contain information of a sensitive nature. Non-privileged users should coordinate any sharing of information with an SA through shared resources. |
| STIG | Date |
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| General Purpose Operating System SRG | 2019-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57155r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the operating system limits the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61481r1_fix) |
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| Configure the operating system to limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders. |