Check: GEN001290
AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE:
GEN001290
(in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)
Title
All manual page files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If manual pages are compromised, misleading information could be inserted, causing actions that may compromise the system.
Check Content
Determine if any manual page files on the system have extended ACLs. Check to see if extended permissions are disabled. #aclget < directory >/< file > If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACLs from system manual page file(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit < directory >/< file >
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38688r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22316
Group Title: GEN001290
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 |