Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-12014 | GEN005180 | SV-35162r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
Description |
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.Xauthority files ensure the user is authorized to access the specific X Windows host. Excessive permissions may permit unauthorized modification of these files, which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized access or allow unauthorized access to be obtained. |
STIG | Date |
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HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-31965r1_fix) |
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Change the mode of the .Xauthority files. # chmod 0600 .Xauthority |