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The /etc/news/readers.conf (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4275 | GEN006300 | SV-37714r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the readers.conf file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36918r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions for "/etc/news/readers.conf". # ls -lL /etc/news/readers.conf If /etc/news/readers.conf has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32155r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/news/readers.conf file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/readers.conf |