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The xinetd.d directory must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22426 | GEN003755 | SV-45762r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43116r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the xinetd configuration files and directories. # ls -alL /etc/xinetd.conf /etc/xinetd.d If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39162r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/xinetd.d |