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The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22548 | GEN007840 | SV-38931r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37915r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the DHCP client is needed by the system, this is not applicable. Determine if the DHCP client is disabled. # ps -ef |grep dhcpcd If dhcpcd is running, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33172r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the system's DHCP client. Edit /etc/rc.tcpip, comment out the line starting dhcpcd. Reboot the system to ensure the DHCP client has been disabled fully. Configure a static IP for the system, if network connectivity is required. |