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The /etc/netsvc.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29494 | GEN000000-AIX0110 | SV-38698r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/netsvc.conf file is used to specify the ordering of name resolution for the sendmail command, alias resolution for the sendmail command, and host name resolution routines. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning correctly or compromise system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37794r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify there is no extended ACL on the /etc/netsvc.conf file. # aclget /etc/netsvc.conf If extended permissions are enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33052r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/nsswitch.conf file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/netsvc.conf |