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Skeleton files must not have extended ACLs.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22357 GEN001810 SV-26004r1_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
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

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-26200r1_fix)
Remove the extended ACL from the skeleton file(s).