Files executed through a mail aliases file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or other, and must reside within a directory group-owned by root, bin, sys, or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22440 | GEN004410 | SV-38373r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If a file executed through a mail aliases file is not group-owned by root or a system group, it may be subject to unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification of files executed through aliases may allow unauthorized users to attain root privileges. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31929r1_fix) |
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| Change the group ownership of the file referenced from /etc/mail/aliases. # chgrp root |