The operating system must limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-70843r1_rule The operating system must limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.

Vulnerability discussion

Users' home directories/folders may contain information of a sensitive nature. Non-privileged users should coordinate any sharing of information with an SA through shared resources.

Check content

Verify the operating system limits the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.

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