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Check: GEN006310

AIX 5.3 STIG: GEN006310 (in version v1 r3)

Title

The /etc/news/nnrp.access file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Excessive permissions on the nnrp.access file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users.

Check Content

Check the permissions of the file. # find / -name nnrp.access # ls -lL < nnrp.access > If extended permissions are enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the nnrp.access file. # acledit < nnrp.access >

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-39258r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22504

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.
Number Definition
CCI-000225

The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number Title
AC-6

Least Privilege