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The services file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22428 | GEN003790 M6 | SV-38124r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The services file is critical to the proper operation of network services and must be protected from unauthorized modification. If the services file has an extended ACL, it may be possible for unauthorized users to modify the file. Unauthorized modification could result in the failure of network services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37664r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the /etc/services file extended ACLs. ls -lL /etc/services If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32905r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N /etc/services |