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The hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22436 | GEN003950 | SV-35150r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file may permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modifications could disrupt access to local printers from authorized remote hosts or permit unauthorized remote access to local printers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36550r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Locate any print service configuration file(s) on the system. HP vendor documentation identifies the following names and locations of print service configuration files on the system that can be checked via the following commands: # ls -lL /var/spool/lp/.rhosts # ls -lL /var/adm/inetd.sec # ls -lL /etc/hosts.equiv If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31916r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |