Check: GEN003750
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003750
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
The xinetd.d directory must have mode 0755 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the xinetd configuration directories. # ls -dlL /etc/xinetd.d If the mode of the directory is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the directory. # chmod 0755 /etc/xinetd.d
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45761r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22425
Group Title: GEN003750
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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 |