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The system must set maximum number of incoming connections to 1024.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48211 | SOL-11.1-050120 | SV-61083r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the maximum number of incoming connections that can be accepted on a TCP port limiting exposure to denial of service attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-12-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-50643r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the maximum number of incoming connections is set to 1024. # ipadm show-prop -p _conn_req_max_q -co current tcp If the value returned is smaller than "1024", this is a finding. In environments where connection numbers are high, such as a busy web server, this value may need to be increased. |
| Fix Text (F-51819r1_fix) |
|---|
| The Network Management profile is required. Configure maximum number of incoming connections. # pfexec ipadm set-prop -p _conn_req_max_q=1024 tcp |