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The system must use an access control program.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-940 | GEN006580 | SV-37756r1_rule | EBRU-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Access control programs (such as TCP_WRAPPERS) provide the ability to enhance system security posture. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36953r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The tcp_wrappers package is provided with the RHEL distribution. Other access control programs may be available but will need to be checked manually. Determine if tcp_wrappers is installed. # rpm -qa | grep tcp_wrappers If no package is listed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32218r1_fix) |
|---|
| Install and configure the tcp_wrappers package. |