All skeleton files (typically in /etc/skel) must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226549 | GEN001830 | SV-226549r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28710r483053_chk ) |
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| Verify the skeleton files are group-owned by root, bin, or sys. Procedure: # ls -alL /etc/skel If a skeleton file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-28698r483054_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the skeleton file to root. Procedure: # chgrp |