Check: GEN008480
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN008480
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The system must have USB Mass Storage disabled unless needed. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
USB is a common computer peripheral interface. USB devices may include storage devices that could be used to install malicious software on a system or exfiltrate data.
Check Content
On HP-UX systems with USB ports, the kernel module "usbd" is installed with the operating system. The "usbd" module enables and currently supports the use of a keyboard, a mouse and an optical drive. # /stand/system | grep -i usb # ioscan -fnC usb Ask the SA if the system requires USB mass storage. If the system requires the use of USB mass storage, this is not applicable. If the kernel module "usbd" is installed and the system does not require usb mass storage, this is a finding.
Fix Text
If usb mass storage is not required and the system does not use the system's usb interface for keyboard/mouse input, remove the "usbd" module from the kernel, remake the kernel and reboot the system. Document the change(s). # smh
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38401r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22579
Group Title: GEN008480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |