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Check: GEN004390

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN004390 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The alias file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Excessive permissions on the aliases file may permit unauthorized modification. If the alias file is modified by an unauthorized user, they may modify the file to run malicious code or redirect email.

Check Content

Check the permissions of the /etc/mail/aliases file. # ls -lL /etc/mail/aliases If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the alias file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26108r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22439

Group Title: GEN004390

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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