X Window System connections not required must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12018 | GEN005260 | SV-38954r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, the user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7981r2_chk ) |
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| Determine if the X Window system is running. Procedure: # ps –ef |grep X Ask the SA if the X Window system is an operational requirement. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32323r1_fix) |
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| Disable the X Windows server on the system. Comment out /etc/rc.dt out of /etc/inittab |