The system must not allow users to configure .forward files.

From Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-OS-999999

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-60937r1_rule The system must not allow users to configure .forward files.

Vulnerability discussion

Use of the .forward file poses a security risk in that sensitive data may be inadvertently transferred outside the organization. The .forward file also poses a secondary risk as it can be used to execute commands that may perform unintended actions.

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The root role is required. Remove any .forward files that are found. # pfexec rm [filename]

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