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The system must not use .forward files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4385 | GEN004580 M6 | SV-38005r1_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 |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37598r1_chk ) |
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| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to search for any .forward files on the system. find / -name .forward -print If any .forward files are found on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32840r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove .forward files from the system. rm |