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Device files and directories must only be writable by users with a system account or as configured by the vendor.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-924 | GEN002280 | SV-37553r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| System device files in writable directories could be modified, removed, or used by an unprivileged user to control system hardware. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31464r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the world-writable permission from the device file(s). Procedure: # chmod o-w Document all changes. |