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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-22358 GEN001830 SV-39901r2_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
If the skeleton files are not protected, unauthorized personnel could change user startup parameters and possibly jeopardize user files.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-09-17

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-34059r1_fix)
Change the group owner of the skeleton file to root.

Procedure:
# chgrp /etc/skel/[skeleton file]