Device files and directories must only be writable by users with a system account or as configured by the vendor.

From HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-38505r2_rule Device files and directories must only be writable by users with a system account or as configured by the vendor.

Vulnerability discussion

System device files in writable directories could be modified, removed, or used by an unprivileged user to control system hardware.

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Fix text

Remove the world-writable permission from the device file(s). # chmod o-w Document all changes.

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