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The inetd.conf and xinetd.conf files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22424 | GEN003745 | SV-37409r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36092r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the xinetd configuration files. Procedure: # ls -alL /etc/xinetd.conf If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31339r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/xinetd.conf |