The services file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-824 | GEN003780 | SV-45765r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The services file is critical to the proper operation of network services and must be protected from unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in the failure of network services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43119r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the services file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/services If the services file has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39165r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the services file to 0644 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0644 /etc/services |