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Skeleton files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22357 | GEN001810 | SV-26474r1_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 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27537r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check skeleton files for extended ACLs. # ls -alL /etc/skel If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23703r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # getfacl [skeleton file with extended ACL] Remove each ACE returned. # setfacl -d [ACE] [skeleton file with extended ACL] |