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.

STIG ID: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228 |  SRG: SRG-OS-000480 |  Severity: medium |  CCI:  | Vulnerability Id: V-203781

Vulnerability Discussion

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

Check

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.

Fix

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.