Check: AIX7-00-003053
IBM AIX 7.x STIG:
AIX7-00-003053
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r1)
Title
If AIX server is not functioning as a multicast router, the mrouted daemon must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This daemon is an implementation of the multicast routing protocol. To prevent remote attacks this daemon should not be enabled unless there is no alternative.
Check Content
From the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep "^start[[:blank:]]/usr/sbin/mrouted" /etc/rc.tcpip If there is any output from the command, this is a finding.
Fix Text
In "/etc/rc.tcpip", comment out the "mrouted" entry by running command: # chrctcp -d mrouted
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-215359r508663_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-215359
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |