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The /etc/news/hosts.nntp (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4273 | GEN006260 | SV-4273r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial-of-Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-4184r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/news/hosts.nntp file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/hosts.nntp |