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The root account's home directory (other than /) must have mode 0700.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-775 | GEN000920 | SV-38450r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Permissions greater than 0700 could allow unauthorized users access to the root home directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31530r1_fix) |
|---|
| The root home directory will have permissions of 0700. Do not change the protections of the / directory. Use the following command to change protections for the root home directory: # chmod 0700 /rootdir. |