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Default system accounts (with the exception of root) must not be listed in the at.allow file or must be included in the at.deny file if the at.allow file does not exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-986 | GEN003320 | SV-986r2_rule | ECPA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Default accounts, such as bin, sys, adm, uucp, daemon, and others, should never have access to the "at" facility. This would create a possible vulnerability open to intruders or malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28539r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the contents of the at.allow file. If default accounts (such as bin, sys, adm, and others) are listed in the at.allow file, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1140r2_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the default accounts (such as bin, sys, adm, and others) from the at.allow file. |