Any X Windows host must write .Xauthority files.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
.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.
- ID
- SV-216073r959010_rule
- Version
- SOL-11.1-020500
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A 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.