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Files executed through a mail aliases file must not have extended ACLs.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22441 GEN004430 SV-45854r1_rule Medium
Description
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
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z 2016-12-20

Details

Check Text ( C-43152r1_chk )
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)
Remove the extended ACL from the file.
# setfacl --remove-all