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The system must not have the rusersd service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29515 | GEN009310 | SV-38719r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The rusersd daemon gives out a list of current uses on the system. The rusersd daemon is unnecessary and it increases the attack vector of the system by providing information on the current users of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37815r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the /etc/inetd.conf file for active rusersd service. #grep rusersd /etc/inetd.conf | grep -v \# If the rusersd service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33073r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the /etc/inetd.conf file and comment out the rusersd service line. Restart the inetd service. # refresh -s inetd |