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The services file must have mode 0444 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-824 | GEN003780 | SV-824r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The services file is critical to the proper operation of network services and must be protected from unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in the failure of network services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-978r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the services file to 0444 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0444 /etc/services |