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The system must not use .forward files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4385 | GEN004580 | SV-39827r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The .forward file allows users to automatically forward mail to another system. Use of .forward files could allow the unauthorized forwarding of mail and could potentially create mail loops which could degrade system performance. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8268r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Search for any .forward files on the system. # find / -name .forward -print This is considered a finding if any .forward files are found on the system. |
| Fix Text (F-33981r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove .forward files from the system. # rm .forward Update the sendmail.cf file to ignore .forward files by adding ForwardPath="". |