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.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-70849r1_rule 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.

Vulnerability discussion

Setting the most restrictive default permissions ensures that when new accounts are created they do not have unnecessary access.

Check content

Verify the operating system defines default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify their own files. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to 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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