Global initialization files must contain the mesg -n or mesg n commands.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-825 | GEN001780 | SV-38893r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| If the mesg -n or mesg n command is not placed into the system profile, messaging can be used to cause a Denial of Service attack. |
| STIG | Date |
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| AIX 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-09-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-979r2_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/profile or another global initialization script and add the mesg -n command. |