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The inetd.conf and xinetd.conf files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22424 | GEN003745 | SV-35073r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36526r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the inetd configuration file. # find / -type f \( -name inetd.conf -o -name xinetd.conf \) | xargs -n1 ls -lL If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31887r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |