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The /etc/hosts file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22326 | GEN001369 | SV-38693r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/hosts file (or equivalent) configures local host name to IP address mappings that typically take precedence over DNS resolution. If this file is maliciously modified, it could cause the failure or compromise of security functions requiring name resolution, which may include time synchronization, centralized authentication, and remote system logging. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37007r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify /etc/hosts has no extended ACL. Check to see if extended permissions are disabled. Procedure: #aclget /etc/hosts If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32270r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/hosts file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/hosts |