Check: GEN008640
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN008640
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The system must not use removable media as the boot loader. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader.
Check Content
Check the servers boot lists for the normal, service, both, or prevboot modes. # bootlist -m <mode> -o Ensure hdisk{x} is the only devices listed. If boot devices, such as cd{x}, fd{x}. rmt{x}, ent{x} are used, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media. # bootlist -m normal hdisk0 # bootlist -m service hdisk0
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38837r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4247
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |