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The hosts.lpd file (or equivalent) must not contain a "+" character.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-827 GEN003900 SV-38883r1_rule ECCD-2 ECCD-1 Medium
Description
Having the "+" character in the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file allows all hosts to use local system print resources.
STIG Date
AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2014-10-03

Details

Check Text ( C-37885r1_chk )
Look for the presence of a print service configuration file.

Procedure:
# find /etc -name hosts.lpd -print
# find /etc -name Systems -print
# find /etc -name printers.conf

If none of the files are found, this check should be marked not applicable.

Otherwise, examine the configuration file.

Procedure:
# more

Check for entries containing a "+" character by itself on any line. If any are found, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-33132r1_fix)
Remove the "+" entries from the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file.