Check: GEN001360
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN001360
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The NIS/NIS+/yp files must have mode 0755 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. Unauthorized modification of these files could compromise these processes and the system.
Check Content
Perform the following to check NIS file mode # ls -lRa /var/nis /var/yp /usr/lib/nis /usr/lib/netsvc/yp If the file's mode is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of NIS/NIS+/yp files to 0755 or less permissive. Procedure (example): # chmod 0755 <filename>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38781r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-791
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |