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AIX NFS server must be configured to restrict file system access to local hosts.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-215330 AIX7-00-003017 SV-215330r508663_rule Medium
Description
The NFS access option limits user access to the specified level. This assists in protecting exported file systems. If access is not restricted, unauthorized hosts may be able to access the system's NFS exports.
STIG Date
IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide 2023-08-23

Details

Check Text ( C-16528r294441_chk )
Check the permissions on exported NFS file systems by running command:

# exportfs -v
/export/shared -ro,access=10.17.76.74

If the exported file systems do not contain the "rw" or "ro" options specifying a list of hosts or networks, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-16526r294442_fix)
Edit "/etc/exports" and add "ro" and/or "rw" options (as appropriate) specifying a list of hosts or networks which are permitted access.

Re-export the file systems:
# /usr/sbin/exportfs -a