Check: GEN006320
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN006320
(in version v1 r12)
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
Fix Text
Change the mode of the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/passwd.nntp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4276r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4276
Group Title: GEN006320
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |