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All network services daemon files must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-786 | GEN001180 | SV-38774r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricting permission on daemons will protect them from unauthorized modification and possible system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36945r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of network services daemons. # ls -la /usr/sbin /usr/bin If the mode of a network services daemon is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding. NOTE: Network daemons that may not reside in these directories (such as httpd or sshd) must also be checked for the correct permissions. |
| Fix Text (F-940r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the network services daemon. # chmod 0755 |