Check: GEN001361
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN001361
(in version v1 r3)
Title
NIS/NIS+/yp command files must not have extended ACLs. (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. ACLs on these files could result in unauthorized modification, which could compromise these processes and the system.
Check Content
Determine if any NIS/NIS+/yp command files have an extended ACL. Check if extended permissions are disabled. Procedure: # aclget /var/nis # aclget /var/yp If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the NS/NIS+/yp command file(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit < directory >/< file >
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38691r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22318
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 |