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-37355r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Permissions greater than 0700 could allow unauthorized users access to the root home directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31288r1_fix) |
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| 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. |