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XCCDF
Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480
Any X Windows host must write .Xauthority files.
Any X Windows host must write .Xauthority files.
An XCCDF Rule
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Any X Windows host must write .Xauthority files.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>.Xauthority files ensure the user is authorized to access the specific X Windows host. If .Xauthority files are not used, it may be possible to obtain unauthorized access to the X Windows host.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>