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The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22505 | GEN006330 | SV-37733r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Extended ACLs may provide excessive permissions on the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file, which may permit unauthorized access or modification to the NNTP configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-32194r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/news/passwd.nntp |