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The /etc/news/incoming.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22502 | GEN006270 | SV-46144r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Excessive permissions on the "incoming.conf" file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial of Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2017-08-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43406r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/news/incoming.conf 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-39487r2_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/news/incoming.conf |