For instance,a fully-open directory with the sticky bit would havedrwxrwxrwtas the first column oflsin long list mode. 5. World-Writable FHS Paths Although it’s relatively uncommon in general, some directories do have open permissions that allow everybody to write to them. ...
Re: World-writable permissions seem to resurface! Hi, Most of the files are log files and not configuration files. Most of the files/directories have sticky bit set, so most of the files can not be deleted. /dev/pts/* is supposed to have rw permissions, so that a us...
Also world writable dirs should have their sticky bit set. Anil There is no substitute to HARDWORK Theresa Patrie Regular Advisor 07-17-200511:28 PM Re: group and world writeable files and dirs Thanks Anil, I already know which files/dirs are group/world writeable. My problem is figurin...
If I had to take a guess, I believe the OP is getting this directive because of entries in the CIS Benchmark document, which mentions checking world writable permissions for specific items and areas, not just anywhere. The guide mentions checking the main /Applications since technically speaking...
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