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.

STIG ID: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00230 |  SRG: SRG-OS-000480 |  Severity: medium |  CCI:  | Vulnerability Id: V-203783

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

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.

Fix

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.