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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-37375r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36062r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Use pwck to verify home directory assignments are present. # pwck If any user is not assigned a home directory, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31306r1_fix) |
|---|
| Assign a home directory to any user without one. |