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All manual page files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22316 | GEN001290 | SV-37238r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If manual pages are compromised, misleading information could be inserted, causing actions to compromise the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35929r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify all manual page files have no extended ACLs. # ls -lLR /usr/share/man /usr/share/info /usr/share/infopage If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31185r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /usr/share/man/* /usr/share/info/* /usr/share/infopage/* |