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User home directories must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22350 | GEN001490 | SV-38324r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on home directories allow unauthorized access to user files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36360r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify user home directories have no extended ACLs. # cat /etc/passwd | cut -f 6,6 -d ":" | xargs -n1 ls -lLd If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31697r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z [user home directory with extended ACL] |