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The alias files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240433 | VRAU-SL-000560 | SV-240433r671040_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the alias and aliases.db files are not owned by root, an unauthorized user may modify the file to add aliases to run malicious code or redirect email. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43666r671038_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the alias file: # ls -lL /etc/aliases # ls -lL /etc/aliases.db If all the files are not owned by "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43625r671039_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the alias files to "root": # chown root /etc/aliases # chown root /etc/aliases.db |