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The /etc/news/nnrp.access (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4275 | GEN006300 | SV-39255r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the nnrp.access file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38229r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news/nnrp.access permissions. # find / -name nnrp.access # ls -lL < nnrp.access > If /etc/news/nnrp.access has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33504r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the nnrp.access file to 0600. # chmod 0600 < nnrp.access > |