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V-203781

CAT II (Medium)

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.

Rule ID

SV-203781r991590_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

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.