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Check: GEN006270

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN006270 (in version v1 r2)

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 /etc/news/hosts.nntp file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26177r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22502

Group Title: GEN006270

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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