All skeleton files (typically in /etc/skel) must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, system, or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22358 | GEN001830 | SV-26477r1_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27539r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the skeleton files are group-owned by root. Procedure: # ls -alL /etc/skel If a skeleton file is not group-owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23706r1_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the skeleton file to root, bin, sys, system, or other. Procedure: # chgrp |