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The hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22436 | GEN003950 | SV-37462r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file may permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modifications could disrupt access to local printers from authorized remote hosts or permit unauthorized remote access to local printers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36128r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the /etc/cups/printers.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/cups/printers.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-31372r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/cups/printers.conf |