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AIX must not use removable media as the boot loader.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-215411 AIX7-00-003113 SV-215411r508663_rule Medium
Description
Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader.
STIG Date
IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide 2023-08-23

Details

Check Text ( C-16609r294684_chk )
Check the servers boot lists for the "normal", "service", "both", or "prevboot" modes by command:
# bootlist -m -o

Ensure "hdisk{x}" is the only devices listed. If boot devices, such as "cd{x}", "fd{x}", "rmt{x}", or "ent{x}" are used, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-16607r294685_fix)
Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media, such as:
# bootlist -m normal hdisk0
# bootlist -m service hdisk0