The /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227940 | GEN006280 | SV-227940r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp.nolimit 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 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30102r490240_chk ) |
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| Check /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit permissions. # ls -lL /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit If /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30090r490241_fix) |
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| Change the mode of /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/hosts.nntp.nolimit |