Check: GEN001780
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN001780
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Global initialization files must contain the mesg -n or mesg n commands. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If the mesg -n or mesg n command is not placed into the system profile, messaging can be used to cause a Denial of Service attack.
Check Content
Check global initialization files for the presence of mesg -n or mesg n. Procedure: # grep "mesg" /etc/.login /etc/profile /etc/bashrc /etc/csh.login /etc/csh.cshrc If global initialization files exist and do not contain mesg -n or mesg n, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/profile or another global initialization script, and add the mesg -n command.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38484r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-825
Group Title: GEN001780
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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 |