The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22505 | GEN006330 | SV-39262r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Extended ACLs may provide excessive permissions on the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file, which may permit unauthorized access or modification to the NNTP configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38237r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the file. # find / -name passwd.nntp # ls -lL < passwd.nntp > If extended permissions are enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33511r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the passwd.nntp file. # acledit < passwd.nntp > |