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The Photon operating system must set the "umask" parameter correctly.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256583 | PHTN-30-000114 | SV-256583r918968_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "umask" value influences the permissions assigned to files when they are created. The "umask" setting in "login.defs" controls the permissions for a new user's home directory. By setting the proper "umask", home directories will only allow the new user to read and write files there. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60258r918967_chk ) |
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| At the command line, run the following command: # grep ^UMASK /etc/login.defs Example result: UMASK 077 If "UMASK" is not configured to "077", this a finding. Note: "UMASK" should only be specified once in login.defs. |
| Fix Text (F-60201r887422_fix) |
|---|
| Navigate to and open: /etc/login.defs Ensure the "UMASK" line is uncommented and set to the following: UMASK 077 |