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The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22548 | GEN007840 | SV-26223r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29304r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the DHCP client is needed by the system, this is not applicable. Determine if the DHCP client is disabled. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26336r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the system's DHCP client. |