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NIS/NIS+/yp command files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22318 | GEN001361 | SV-26385r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. ACLs on these files could result in unauthorized modification, which could compromise these processes and the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27479r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify NIS/NIS+/yp files have no extended ACLs. # ls -lLRa /usr/lib/netsvc/yp /var/yp If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23578r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # getfacl [file with extended ACL] Remove each ACE returned. # setfacl -d [ACE] [file with extended ACL] |