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NIS/NIS+/yp command files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22318 | GEN001361 | SV-38691r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. ACLs on these files could result in unauthorized modification, which could compromise these processes and the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37005r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if any NIS/NIS+/yp command files have an extended ACL. Check if extended permissions are disabled. Procedure: # aclget /var/nis # aclget /var/yp If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32268r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the NS/NIS+/yp command file(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit < directory >/< file > |