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If there are no X11 clients that require CDE on AIX, the dt service must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215351 | AIX7-00-003045 | SV-215351r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This entry executes the CDE startup script which starts the AIX Common Desktop Environment. To prevent attacks this daemon should not be enabled unless there is no alternative. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16549r294504_chk ) |
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| From the command prompt, execute the following command: # lsitab dt If the command yields any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16547r294505_fix) |
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| In "/etc/inittab", remove the "dt" entry by running the following command: # rmitab dt To request the init command to re-examine the "/etc/inittab" file, enter: # telinit q |