Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-834 | GEN004420 | SV-35043r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
Description |
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If a file executed through a mail alias file has permissions greater than 0755, it can be modified by an unauthorized user and may contain malicious code or instructions possibly compromising the system. |
STIG | Date |
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HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-31930r1_fix) |
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Use the chmod command to change the access permissions for files executed from the aliases file. For example: # chmod 0755 |