The /etc/news/incoming.conf (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4273 | GEN006260 | SV-37901r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the "incoming.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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37127r1_chk ) |
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| RHEL uses the InternetNewsDaemon (innd) news server. The file corresponding to "/etc/news/hosts.nntp" is "/etc/news/incoming.conf". Check the permissions for "/etc/news/incoming.conf". # ls -lL /etc/news/incoming.conf If "/etc/news/incoming.conf" has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32395r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the "/etc/news/incoming.conf" file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/incoming.conf |