9.12 Check That Users Are Assigned Home Directories

Information

The /etc/passwd file defines a home directory that the user is placed in upon login. If there is no defined home directory, the user will be placed in '/' and will not be able to write any files or have local environment variables set.

Solution

Based on the results of the Audit script, perform the appropriate action for your environment (e.g. delete unneeded users or assign them a home directory).

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/614

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CSCv6|3.1

Plugin: Unix

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