All user home directories must have mode 0750 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-901 | GEN001480 | SV-37154r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on home directories allow unauthorized access to user files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37524r1_chk ) |
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| Check the home directory mode of each user in /etc/passwd. Procedure: # cut -d: -f6 /etc/passwd|sort|uniq|xargs -n1 ls -ld If a user home directory's mode is more permissive than 0750, this is a finding. Note: Application directories are allowed and may need 0755 permissions (or greater) for correct operation. |
| Fix Text (F-32772r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of user home directories to 0750 or less permissive. Procedure (example): # chmod 0750 Note: Application directories are allowed and may need 0755 permissions (or greater) for correct operation. |