The .rhosts file must not be supported in AIX PAM.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215433 | AIX7-00-003139 | SV-215433r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| .rhosts files are used to specify a list of hosts permitted remote access to a particular account without authenticating. The use of such a mechanism defeats strong identification and authentication requirements. |
| STIG | Date |
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| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16631r294750_chk ) |
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| Check the PAM configuration for "rhosts_auth" using command: # grep rhosts_auth /etc/pam.conf |grep -v \# If a "rhosts_auth" entry is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16629r294751_fix) |
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| Edit "/etc/pam.conf" and remove the reference(s) to the "rhosts_auth" module. |