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The PF_LLC protocol handler must not be installed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22537 GEN000000-LNX007620 SV-26212r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
The Packet Family - Logical Link Control (PF_LLC) protocol handler provides a sockets interface for applications to communicate over the LLC sublayer. This interface is not commonly used and may increase the attack surface of the system.
STIG Date
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-29292r1_chk )
If the PF_LLC protocol handler is not available as an optional software package for the system, this is not applicable.
If the PF_LLC protocol handler is installed, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-26324r1_fix)
Uninstall the PF_LLC protocol handler.