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The SLES for vRealize must define default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify their own files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240551 | VRAU-SL-001535 | SV-240551r671394_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Setting the most restrictive default permissions ensures that when new accounts are created they do not have unnecessary access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43784r671392_chk ) |
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| Check for the configured "umask" value in "login.defs" with the following command: # grep UMASK /etc/login.defs If the default "umask" is not "077", this a finding. Note: If the default umask is "000" or allows for the creation of world-writable files this becomes a Severity Code I finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43743r671393_fix) |
|---|
| To configure the correct UMASK setting run the following command: # sed -i "/^[^#]*UMASK/ c\UMASK 077" /etc/login.defs |