Check: GEN005880
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN005880
(in version v1 r8)
Title
The NFS server must not allow remote root access. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system.
Check Content
Determine if the NFS server is exporting with the root access option. Procedure: # exportfs -v | grep "root=" If an export with the root option is found, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/exports and remove the root= option for all exports. Re-export the file systems.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-39011r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-935
Group Title: GEN005880
Expert Comments
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |