The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4247 | GEN008640 | SV-38837r1_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37099r1_chk ) |
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| Check the servers boot lists for the normal, service, both, or prevboot modes. #bootlist –m Ensure hdisk{x} is the only devices listed. If boot devices such as cd{x}, fd{x}. rmt{x}, ent{x} are used, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32369r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media. #bootlist –m normal hdisk0 #bootlist –m service hdisk0 |