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The Network File System (NFS) export configuration file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-929 | GEN005760 | SV-37943r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the NFS export configuration file could allow unauthorized modification of the file, which could result in Denial of Service to authorized NFS exports and the creation of additional unauthorized exports. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37223r1_chk ) |
|---|
| # ls -lL /etc/exports If the file has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32434r1_fix) |
|---|
| # chmod 0644 /etc/exports |