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The /etc/resolv.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22322 | GEN001365 | SV-38692r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The resolv.conf (or equivalent) file configures the system's DNS resolver. DNS is used to resolve host names to IP addresses. If DNS configuration is modified maliciously, host name resolution may fail or return incorrect information. DNS may be used by a variety of system security functions such as time synchronization, centralized authentication, and remote system logging. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37006r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify /etc/resolv.conf has no extended ACL. Check if extended permissions are disabled. Procedure: #aclget /etc/resolv.conf If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32269r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from /etc/resolv.conf file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/resolv.conf |