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The /etc/news/nnrp.access file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22504 | GEN006310 | SV-35119r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Excessive permissions on the nnrp.access file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36714r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # find / -type f -name nnrp.access | xargs -n1 ls -lL If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32095r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |