Network interfaces must not be configured to allow user control.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-22408 | GEN003581 | SV-26620r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Configuration of network interfaces should be limited to privileged users. Manipulation of network interfaces may result in a Denial of Service or bypass of network security mechanisms. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-23863r1_fix) |
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| Edit the configuration for the user-controlled interface and remove the "USERCTL=yes" configuration line or set to "USERCTL=no". |