Check: GEN005340
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN005340
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Management Information Base (MIB) files must have mode 0640 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The ability to read the MIB file could impart special knowledge to an intruder or malicious user about the ability to extract compromising information about the system or network.
Check Content
Check the modes for all MIB files on the system. # find / -type f -name *.mib -exec ls -lL {} \; If any file is returned without a mode 0640 or less permissive, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of MIB files to 0640. # chmod 0640 <mib file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35178r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-995
Group Title: GEN005340
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 |