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Check: GEN003581

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN003581 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

Title

Network interfaces must not be configured to allow user control. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Configuration of network interfaces should be limited to privileged users. Manipulation of network interfaces may result in a Denial of Service or bypass of network security mechanisms.

Check Content

Check the system for user-controlled network interfaces. # grep -i '^USERCONTROL=' /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg* | grep -i yes If any results are returned with USERCONTROL set to yes, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Edit the configuration for the user-controlled interface and change the USERCONTROL=’yes’ value to ‘no’.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-45718r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22408

Group Title: GEN003581

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege