Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-822 | GEN003740 | SV-37408r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial of Service or increase the attack surface of the system. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-31338r3_fix) |
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Change the mode of the xinetd configuration files. # chmod 0640 /etc/xinetd.conf /etc/xinetd.d/* |