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The alias files must be group-owned by root or a system group.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240434 | VRAU-SL-000565 | SV-240434r671043_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the aliases and aliases.db file are not group owned by root or a system group, an unauthorized user may modify one or both of the files to add aliases to run malicious code or redirect email. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43667r671041_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group-ownership of the alias files: # ls -lL /etc/aliases # ls -lL /etc/aliases.db If the files are not group-owned by "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43626r671042_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-owner of the alias files to "root": # chgrp root /etc/aliases # chgrp root /etc/aliases.db |