All interactive users must be assigned a home directory in the /etc/passwd file.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-899 | GEN001440 | SV-38488r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If users do not have a valid home directory, there is no place for the storage and control of files they own. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36333r1_chk ) |
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| Use pwck to verify home directory assignments are present. # pwck -s If any user is not assigned a home directory, this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-31588r1_fix) |
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| Create (if required) and assign a home directory to any existing user without one. |