The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240455 | VRAU-SL-000670 | SV-240455r671106_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43688r671104_chk ) |
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| Check that no interface is configured to use DHCP: # grep -i bootproto=dhcp4 /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-* If any configuration is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43647r671105_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-* file(s) and change the "bootproto" setting to "static". |