All User Files and Directories In The Home Directory Must Have Mode 0750 Or Less Permissive
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Set the mode on files and directories in the local interactive user home directory with the following command:
$ sudo chmod 0750 /home/USER/FILE_DIR
Files that begin with a "." are excluded from this requirement.
Rationale
If a local interactive user files have excessive permissions, unintended users may be able to access or modify them.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_users_home_files_permissions
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated