Title

If automated file system mounting tool is not required on AIX, it must be disabled. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Automated file system mounting tools may provide unprivileged users with the ability to access local media and network shares. If this access is not necessary for the system’s operation, it must be disabled to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to these resources.

Check Content

Determine if the system uses "automated" by using command: # lssrc -s automountd Subsystem Group PID Status automountd autofs inoperative If the automountd process is active, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disable the automated file system mounting tools. Empty the /etc/auto_master file. From the command prompt, run the following command: # stopsrc -s automountd

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-215395r958820_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-215395

Group Title: SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163

Expert Comments

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