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The xinetd.d directory must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22425 | GEN003750 | SV-64243r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52695r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the xinetd configuration directories. # ls -dlL /etc/xinetd.d If the mode of the directory is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54851r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the directory. # chmod 0755 /etc/xinetd.d |