The alias file must not have an extended ACL.

From AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Part of GEN004390

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-38809r1_rule The alias file must not have an extended ACL.

Vulnerability discussion

Excessive permissions on the aliases file may permit unauthorized modification. If the alias file is modified by an unauthorized user, they may modify the file to run malicious code or redirect e-mail.

Check content

Check the permissions of the /etc/mail/aliases file. #aclget /etc/mail/aliases Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove the extended ACL from the alias file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /etc/mail/aliases

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