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Run control scripts must not execute world writable programs or scripts.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

World writable files could be modified accidentally or maliciously to compromise system integrity.

ID
SV-216304r959010_rule
Version
SOL-11.1-020350
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Remove the world writable permission from programs or scripts executed by run control scripts.

Procedure:

# chmod o-w <program or script executed from run control script>