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The /etc/netsvc.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29493 | GEN000000-AIX0100 | SV-38697r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/netsvc.conf file is used to specify the ordering of name resolution for the sendmail command, alias resolution for the sendmail command, and host name resolution routines. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning correctly or compromise system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37793r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the /etc/netsvc.conf file. # ls -l /etc/netsvc.conf If the file mode is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33051r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/netsvc.conf file to 0644 or less permissive. # chmod 0644 /etc/netsvc.conf |