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The system must not use .forward files.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4385 GEN004580 SV-4385r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
The .forward file allows users to automatically forward mail to another system. Use of .forward files could allow the unauthorized forwarding of mail and could potentially create mail loops which could degrade system performance.
STIG Date
AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-11-04

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-4296r2_fix)
Remove .forward files from the system.