Check: GEN002330
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN002330
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Audio devices must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
File system ACLs can provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files.
Check Content
Check the permissions of audio devices. Determine audio devices and class identifiers, i.e., audio should be listed as audio. # ioscan Determine audio/video device special files. # ioscan -fn -C <class ID from the above command output> Determine the device file mode. # ls -lL <device special file> 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 [device file]
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38354r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22367
Group Title: GEN002330
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 |