The AppleTalk protocol must be disabled or not installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22524 | GEN007260 | SV-26199r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The AppleTalk suite of protocols is no longer in common use. Binding this protocol to the network stack increases the attack surface of the host. Unprivileged local processes may be able to cause the system to dynamically load a protocol handler by opening a socket using the protocol. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29126r1_chk ) |
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| If there is no AppleTalk protocol handler for the system, this is not applicable. Determine if the AppleTalk protocol handler is prevented from dynamic loading. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26133r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to prevent the dynamic loading of the AppleTalk protocol handler. |