Check: GEN005260
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN005260
(in version v1 r8)
Title
X Window System connections not required must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, the user's X session may be compromised.
Check Content
Determine if the X window system is running. # ps -ef |grep -v grep | grep X Ask the SA if the X window system is an operational requirement. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the X Windows server on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35170r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12018
Group Title: GEN005260
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001436 |
The organization disables organization-defined networking protocols within the information system deemed to be nonsecure except for explicitly identified components in support of specific operational requirements. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |