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The /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4274 | GEN006280 | SV-39252r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp.nolimit file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to denial of service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38226r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit permissions. # find / -name hosts.nntp.nolimit # ls –lL < hosts.nntp.nolimit file > If hosts.nntp.nolimit has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33501r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of hosts.nntp.nolimit to 0600. # chmod 0600 < hosts.nntp.nolimit file> |