The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22505 | GEN006330 | SV-35121r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Extended ACLs may provide excessive permissions on the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file, which may permit unauthorized access or modification to the NNTP configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-34979r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the file. # find / -type f -name passwd.nntp | xargs -n1 ls -lL If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30273r1_fix) |
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| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |