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The system must be checked for extraneous device files at least weekly.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227698 | GEN002260 | SV-227698r854482_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If an unauthorized device is allowed to exist on the system, there is the possibility the system may perform unauthorized operations. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36458r602977_chk ) |
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| Check the system for an automated job, or check with the SA, to determine if the system is checked for extraneous device files on a weekly basis. If no automated or manual process is in place, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-36422r602978_fix) |
|---|
| Establish a weekly automated or manual process to create a list of device files on the system and determine if any files have been added, moved, or deleted since the last list was generated. Generate a list of device files. # find / -type b -o -type c > device-file-list |