Check: GEN006260
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN006260
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /etc/news/hosts.nntp (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users.
Check Content
Locate/check the hosts.nntp permissions. # find / -type f -name hosts.nntp | xargs -n1 ls -lL If hosts.nntp has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the hosts.nntp file to 0600. # chmod 0600 <path>/hosts.nntp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35114r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4273
Group Title: GEN006260
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 |