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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • All AIX public directories must be owned by root or an application account.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If a public directory has the sticky bit set and is not owned by a privileged UID, unauthorized users may be able to modify f...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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    Group
  • AIX administrative accounts must not run a web browser, except as needed for local service administration.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If a web browser flaw is exploited while running as a privileged user, the entire system could be compromised. Specific exc...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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