The /etc/news/hosts.nntp file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22502 | GEN006270 | SV-26177r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| File system extended ACLs provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. Excessive permissions on the hosts.nntp file may allow unauthorized modification which could lead to Denial-of-Service to authorized users or provide access to unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27816r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/news/hosts.nntp If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26308r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/news/hosts.nntp file. |