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The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4276 | GEN006320 | SV-39260r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File permissions more permissive than 0600 for /etc/news/passwd.nntp may allow access to privileged information by system intruders or malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38235r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news/passwd.nntp permissions. # find / -name passwd.nntp # ls -lL < passwd.nntp > If passwd.nntp has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33509r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the passwd.nntp file. # chmod 0600 < passwd.nntp > |