The .Xauthority utility must only permit access to authorized hosts.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226966 | GEN005240 | SV-226966r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29128r485228_chk ) |
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| Check the X Window system access is limited to authorized clients. Procedure: # xauth xauth> list Ask the SA if the clients listed are authorized. If any are not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29116r485229_fix) |
|---|
| Remove unauthorized clients from the xauth configuration. # xauth remove |