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All skeleton files (typically those in /etc/skel) must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-788 | GEN001800 | SV-37292r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35988r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check skeleton files permissions. # ls -alL /etc/skel If a skeleton file has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31240r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of skeleton files with incorrect mode: # chmod 0644 |