STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

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.

DISA Rule

SV-203781r991590_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203781

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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.

Check Contents

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.

Vulnerability Number

V-203781

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

Severity Override Guidance

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.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895