World writeable permissions are set for the /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info file
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Description
Error Message
-rw-rw-rw- 1 root root 72 Sep 23 13:16 /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info
Resolution
The /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info file should be set to 644 permissions and reverting to 644 is recommended immediately.
# chmod 644 /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 72 Sep 23 13:16 /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info
Issue/Introduction
The /etc/vx/dmppolicy.info file was reported as having world writeable permissions set. Can the permissions be changed to 644 safely for security purposes?
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