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There must be no world-writable files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38643 | RHEL-06-000282 | SV-50444r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Data in world-writable files can be modified by any user on the system. In almost all circumstances, files can be configured using a combination of user and group permissions to support whatever legitimate access is needed without the risk caused by world-writable files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-06-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46202r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To find world-writable files, run the following command: # find / -xdev -type f -perm -002 If there is output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43591r1_fix) |
|---|
| It is generally a good idea to remove global (other) write access to a file when it is discovered. However, check with documentation for specific applications before making changes. Also, monitor for recurring world-writable files, as these may be symptoms of a misconfigured application or user account. |