The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22548 | GEN007840 | SV-45987r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43269r1_chk ) |
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| Verify no interface is configured to use DHCP. # grep -i bootproto=dhcp /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-* If any configuration is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39352r1_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-* file(s) and change the "bootproto" setting to "static". |