The xinetd configuration files must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-822 | GEN003740 | SV-37408r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36091r3_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the xinetd configuration files. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/xinetd.conf # ls -lL /etc/xinetd.d If the mode of the file(s) is more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31338r3_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the xinetd configuration files. # chmod 0640 /etc/xinetd.conf /etc/xinetd.d/* |