The alias file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-831 | GEN004360 | SV-35161r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the aliases file is not owned by root, an unauthorized user may modify the file to add aliases to run malicious code or redirect e-mail. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35014r1_chk ) |
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| Find the aliases file on the system and check the ownership. # ls -lL /etc/mail/aliases If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30308r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the /etc/mail/aliases file (or equivalent) to root. # chown root /etc/mail/aliases |