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There must be no .rhosts, .shosts, hosts.equiv, or shosts.equiv files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11988 | GEN002040 | SV-12489r2_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The .rhosts, .shosts, hosts.equiv, and shosts.equiv files are used to configure host-based authentication for individual users or the system. Host-based authentication is not sufficient for preventing unauthorized access to the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7953r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for the existence of the files. # find / -name .rhosts # find / -name .shosts # find / -name hosts.equiv # find / -name shosts.equiv If .rhosts, .shosts, hosts.equiv, or shosts.equiv are found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11249r2_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the .rhosts, .shosts, hosts.equiv, and/or shosts.equiv files. |