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The system must not use .forward files.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4385 GEN004580 SV-35061r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
The .forward file allows users to automatically forward mail to another system. Use of .forward files could allow the unauthorized forwarding of mail and could potentially create mail loops which could degrade system performance.
STIG Date
HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-09-14

Details

Check Text ( C-36571r1_chk )
Search for any .forward files (typically found in a user's home directory) on the system by:
# find / -type f -name .forward

This is considered a finding if any .forward files are found on the system.
Fix Text (F-31939r1_fix)
Remove .forward files from the system.