NIS/NIS+/yp command files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22318 | GEN001361 | SV-25965r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. ACLs on these files could result in unauthorized modification, which could compromise these processes and the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29114r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if any NIS/NIS+/yp command files have an extended ACL. If so, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26117r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the NS/NIS+/yp command file(s). |