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The /etc/news/hosts.nntp (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4273 | GEN006260 | SV-39250r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp 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 | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38224r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news/hosts.nntp permissions. # find / -name hosts.nntp # ls -lL < hosts.nntp file > If /etc/news/hosts.nntp has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33499r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the hosts.nntp file to 0600. # chmod 0600 < hosts.nntp file> |