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The Network File System (NFS) server must be configured to restrict file system access to local hosts.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-933 | GEN005840 | SV-35201r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The NFS access option limits user access to the specified level. This assists in protecting shared file systems. If access is not restricted, unauthorized hosts may be able to access the system's NFS shares. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38005r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions on shared NFS file systems. Procedure: # cat /etc/dfs/sharetab If the shared file systems do not contain the "rw" or "ro" options that specify a list of hosts or networks, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33239r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/dfs/dfstab and add ro and/or rw options (as appropriate) that specify a list of hosts or networks which are permitted access. Re-share the file systems via the following commands: # unshare # share |