Check: GEN004580
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN004580
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The system must not use .forward files. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The .forward file allows users to automatically forward mail to another system. Use of .forward files could allow the unauthorized forwarding of mail and could potentially create mail loops which could degrade system performance.
Check Content
Search for any .forward files (typically found in a user's home directory) on the system by: # find / -type f -name .forward This is considered a finding if any .forward files are found on the system.
Fix Text
Remove .forward files from the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35061r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4385
Group Title: GEN004580
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |