Check: GEN006270
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN006270
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The /etc/news/hosts.nntp file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. 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
Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/news/hosts.nntp If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/news/hosts.nntp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227939r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227939
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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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 |