The inetd.conf file must have mode 0440 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-822 | GEN003740 | SV-39885r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39292r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of inetd.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/inet/inetd.conf If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0440, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34403r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the inetd.conf file. # chmod 0440 /etc/inet/inetd.conf |