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Files executed through a mail aliases file must have mode 0755 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-834 GEN004420 SV-834r2_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
If a file executed through a mail alias file has permissions greater than 0755, it can be modified by an unauthorized user and may contain malicious code or instructions possibly compromising the system.
STIG Date
Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-8033r2_chk )
Find the aliases file on the system.
Procedure:
# find / -name aliases -depth -print

Examine the aliases file for any directories or paths that may be utilized.
Procedure:
# more

Check the permissions for any paths referenced.
Procedure:
# ls -lL

If any file referenced from the aliases file has a mode more permissive than 0755, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-988r2_fix)
Use the chmod command to change the access permissions for files executed from the alias file.
For example:

# chmod 0755 < filename >