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The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227945 | GEN006330 | SV-227945r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Extended ACLs may provide excessive permissions on the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file, which may permit unauthorized access or modification to the NNTP configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30107r490255_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/news/passwd.nntp If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30095r490256_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/news/passwd.nntp |