The /etc/news/passwd.nntp file (or equivalent) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4276 | GEN006320 | SV-4276r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File permissions more permissive than 0600 for /etc/news/passwd.nntp may allow access to privileged information by system intruders or malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2095r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/news/passwd.nntp permissions. # ls -lL /etc/news/passwd.nntp If /etc/news/passwd.nntp has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4187r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/news/passwd.nntp file. # chmod 0600 /etc/news/passwd.nntp |