Any X Windows host must write .Xauthority files.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<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>
- ID
- SV-216308r959010_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Ensure the X Windows host is configured to write .Xauthority files into user home directories.
Edit the Xaccess file. Ensure the line that writes the .Xauthority file is uncommented.