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AIX passwd.nntp file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215327 | AIX7-00-003013 | SV-215327r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File permissions more permissive than 0600 for /etc/news/passwd.nntp may allow access to privileged information by system intruders or malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16525r294432_chk ) |
|---|
| If NNTP is not being used, this is Not Applicable. Check passwd.nntp file permissions using command: # find / -name passwd.nntp -exec ls -lL {} \; The above command may yield the following output: -rw------- 1 root system 19 Oct 16 10:46 /etc/news/passwd.nntp If a "passwd.nntp" file has a mode more permissive than "0600", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16523r294433_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of all the found passwd.nntp files that have mode more permissive than "0600" using command: # chmod 0600 |