What permissions are required for /tmp/.X11-unix directory and other files related to GUI under /tmp ?

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Issue

  • Do you need 1777 permissions on /tmp/.X11-unix for correct functioning of x11 package ?
  • Due to security audit, problem has been escalated for permission on /tmp/.X11-unix directory
  • What should be the permission for "." files under /tmp ?
/tmp/.X11-unix 1777 
/tmp/.ICE-unix 1777 
/tmp/.XIM-unix 1777 
/tmp/.font-unix 1777 
/tmp/.Test-unix 1777 

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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