The operating system must have no files with extended attributes.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Attackers or malicious users could hide information, exploits, etc. in extended attribute areas. Since extended attributes are rarely used, it is important to find files with extended attributes set and correct these attributes.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-216200r603268_rule
- Severity
- Low
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
The root role is required.
Correct or justify any items discovered in the Check step. Determine the existence of any files having extended file attributes, and determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy.
Remove the files or the extended attributes.