Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22441 | GEN004430 | SV-45854r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Excessive permissions on files executed through a mail aliases file could result in modification by an unauthorized user, execution of malicious code, and/or system compromise. |
STIG | Date |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Check Text ( C-43152r1_chk ) |
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Examine the contents of the /etc/aliases file. Procedure: # more /etc/aliases Examine the aliases file for any utilized directories or paths. # ls -lL Check the permissions for any paths referenced. 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-39238r1_fix) |
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Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all |