What is the correct permission for /tmp directory?

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Issue

  • What are the correct permissions required for the /tmp directory?
  • I changed permissions from the default on /tmp. How can I reset these permissions?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4

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