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Network analysis tools must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12049 | GEN003865 | SV-38880r1_rule | DCPA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Network analysis tools allow for the capture of network traffic visible to the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37884r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if any network analysis tools are installed. Procedure: # find / -name ethereal # find / -name wireshark # find / -name tshark # find / -name netcat # find / -name tcpdump # find / -name snoop If any network analysis tools are found, this is a finding. Additional Information: The binary tcpdump is provided in the bos.net.tcp.server fileset and this fileset cannot be uninstalled. |
| Fix Text (F-33131r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the network analysis tool binary from the system. Procedure: # rm /usr/sbin/tcpdump |