Check: GEN005880
Solaris 9 X86 STIG:
GEN005880
(in version v1 r9)
Title
The NFS server must not allow remote root access. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system.
Check Content
Determine if the NFS server is exporting with the root access option. Procedure: # exportfs -v | grep "root=" If an export with the root option is found, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit the /etc/dfs/dfstab file and remove the root= option from all exports. Re-export the file systems.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-28451r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-935
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |