Check: GEN008620
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN008620
(in version v1 r3)
Title
System BIOS or system controllers supporting password protection must have administrator accounts/passwords configured, and no others. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A system's BIOS or system controller handles the initial startup of a system and its configuration must be protected from unauthorized modification. When the BIOS or system controller supports the creation of user accounts or passwords, such protections must be used and accounts/passwords only assigned to system administrators. Failure to protect BIOS or system controller settings could result in Denial of Service or compromise of the system resulting from unauthorized configuration changes.
Check Content
Ask the SA if a password has been given to the Service processors ADMIN account. If a password has not been assigned to the service processor, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Access the system's service processor. Set a supervisor/administrator password if one has not been set. Disable a user-level password if one has been set.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38836r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4246
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000213 |
The information system enforces approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-3 |
Access Enforcement |