## Documents for aliases

Code [ali001i]

The indicated alias is a program alias, but the indicated program doesn't appear to exist. This indicates either a configuration error or an old entry which should be removed. This is just an informatory message.

Code [ali002f]

The 'uudecode' alias is a known security problem and should be disabled. It allows files to be created/overwritten on the machine.

Code [ali003]

The indicated alias is a program alias, but the executable is not owned by root. This may allow the owner of the executable (or anyone gaining access to that login ID) to gain unauthorized privileges.

Code [ali004]

The indicated alias is a program alias, but the executable has group write permission, world write permission or both. This allows others to replace/modify the executable, possibly allowing them to gain unauthorized privileges.

Code [ali005w]

The indicated alias is a program alias. Program aliases should be used with care, as they can provide unauthorized entry into the system.

Code [ali006i]

The indicated alias attempts to include a file, but the file does not exist. This is indicates either a misconfiguration, or an old entry which should be removed. This is just an informatory message.

Code [ali007]

The indicated alias includes a file which is not owned by root. This may allow the owner of the included file (or anyone gaining access to that login ID) to gain unauthorized privileges.

Code [ali008]

The indicated alias includes a file which has group write permission, world write permission or both. This allows others to add or modify entries in the file, possibly gaining unauthorized privileges.