Check: GEN006260
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN006260
(in version v1 r12)
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
Fix Text
Change the mode of the /etc/news/hosts.nntp file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/hosts.nntp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4273r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4273
Group Title: GEN006260
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |