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General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide
SRG-OS-000480
The operating system must define default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify their own files.
The operating system must define default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify their own files.
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The operating system must define default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify their own files.
Medium Severity
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