Check: GEN006320
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN006320
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
File permissions more permissive than 0600 for /etc/news/passwd.nntp may allow access to privileged information by system intruders or malicious users.
Check Content
Check /etc/news/passwd.nntp permissions. # ls -lL /etc/news/passwd.nntp If /etc/news/passwd.nntp has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/passwd.nntp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227944r854518_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227944
Group Title: SRG-OS-000312
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002165 |
The information system enforces organization-defined discretionary access control policies over defined subjects and objects. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-3 (4) |
Discretionary Access Control |