The system must not have the PCNFS service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29512 | GEN009280 | SV-38716r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The PCNFS service predates Microsoft’s SMB specifications. If a similar service is needed to share files from a Windows based OS to a UNIX based OS, consider SAMBA. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37812r1_chk ) |
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| Check the /etc/inetd.conf file for active PCNFS service. #grep pcnfsd /etc/inetd.conf | grep -v \# If the PCNFS service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33070r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out the PCNFS service line. Restart the inetd service. # refresh -s inetd |