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-37355r3_rule | 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36044r3_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the root home directory. Procedure: # find ~root -type d -prune -exec ls -ld {} \; If the mode of the directory is not set to 0700 or less permissive, this is a finding. If the home directory is /, this check will be marked "Not Applicable". |
| Fix Text (F-31288r2_fix) |
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| The root home directory will be configured to have permission set of 0700 or less permissive. Do not change the protections of the / directory. Use the following command to change protections for the root home directory: # chmod 0700 /rootdir. |