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.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203781 | SRG-OS-000480 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228 | SV-203781r991590_rule | 2025-09-22 | 3 |
Description
Setting the most restrictive default permissions ensures that when new accounts are created they do not have unnecessary access.
ℹ️ Check
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
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.