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The hosts.lpd file (or equivalent) must not contain a "+" character.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-827 | GEN003900 | SV-827r2_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Having the "+" character in the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file allows all hosts to use local system print resources. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-611r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Look for the presence of a print service configuration file. Procedure: # find /etc -name hosts.lpd -print # find /etc -name Systems -print # find /etc -name printers.conf If none of the files are found, this check is not applicable. Otherwise, examine the configuration file. Procedure: # more Check for entries that contain a "+" or "_" character. If any are found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-981r2_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the "+" entries from the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file. |