Files executed through a mail aliases file must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-834 | GEN004420 | SV-37494r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If a file executed through a mail aliases file has permissions greater than 0755, it can be modified by an unauthorized user and may contain malicious code or instructions potentially compromising the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31403r2_fix) |
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| Use the chmod command to change the access permissions for files executed from the alias file. For example: # chmod 0755 filename |