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The hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22435 | GEN003930 | SV-35144r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give group-ownership of the hosts.lpd file to root, bin, sys, or system provides the members of the owning group and possible unauthorized users, with the potential to modify the hosts.lpd file. Unauthorized modifications could disrupt access to local printers from authorized remote hosts or permit unauthorized remote access to local printers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31913r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file(s). # chgrp root /etc/hosts.lpd |