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The /etc/security/access.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22595 | GEN000000-LNX00450 | SV-44757r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the access permissions are more permissive than 0640, system security could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2012-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42262r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lLd /etc/security/access.conf If the permissions of the file or directory contains a '+', an extended ACL is present. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-38207r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/security/access.conf |