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Check: GEN001369

HP-UX 11.23 STIG: GEN001369 (in version v1 r8)

Title

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

Discussion

The /etc/hosts file (or equivalent) configures local host name to IP address mappings typically take precedence over DNS resolution. If this file is maliciously modified, it could cause the failure or compromise of security functions requiring name resolution, which may include time synchronization, centralized authentication, and remote system logging.

Check Content

Verify /etc/hosts has no extended ACL. # ls -lL /etc/hosts If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /etc/hosts

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38286r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22326

Group Title: GEN001369

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege