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>