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XCCDF
Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480
The .Xauthority files must not have extended ACLs.
The .Xauthority files must not have extended ACLs.
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The .Xauthority files must not have extended ACLs.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>.Xauthority files ensure the user is authorized to access the specific X Windows host. Extended ACLs may permit unauthorized modification of these files, which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized access or allow unauthorized access to be obtained.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>