The AppleTalk protocol must be disabled or not installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239544 | VROM-SL-000625 | SV-239544r662083_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The AppleTalk suite of protocols is no longer in common use. Binding this protocol to the network stack increases the attack surface of the host. Unprivileged local processes may be able to cause SLES for vRealize to dynamically load a protocol handler by opening a socket using the protocol. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations Manager 6.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42777r662081_chk ) |
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| Verify the "AppleTalk" protocol handler is prevented from dynamic loading: # grep "install appletalk /bin/true" /etc/modprobe.conf /etc/modprobe.conf.local /etc/modprobe.d/* If no result is returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42736r662082_fix) |
|---|
| Prevent the "AppleTalk" protocol handler from dynamic loading: # echo "install appletalk /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.conf.local |