The NFS server must not allow remote root access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-935 | GEN005880 | SV-35202r1_rule | EBRP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38008r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the NFS server is sharing with the root access option. # cat /etc/dfs/sharetab | grep "root=" If a share with the root option is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33243r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/dfs/dfstab and remove the root= option for all shares. Re-share the file systems. |