IBM AIX
TMA-AIX-4.3.4.31
Ensure uucp daemon is not in use
MediumLevel 1Automatedaix
Description
This entry starts the uucp service when required. This service facilitates file copying between networked servers. The uucp (UNIX to UNIX Copy Program), service allows users to copy files between networked machines. Unless an application or process requires UUCP this should be disabled. Audit: `lssrc -s inetd -l` must not list the service (count 0).
How it is checked
Audit method: Shell command
shell
command -v lssrc >/dev/null 2>&1 || exit 1; n=$(lssrc -s inetd -l 2>/dev/null | grep -c '[[:blank:]]uucp'); echo "$n"- Expected output
0
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Use chsubserver to disable this service in /etc/inetd.conf: chsubserver -r inetd -C /etc/inetd.conf -d -v 'uucp' -p 'tcp' refresh -s inetd
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- aixservices
- Reference
- CIS IBM AIX 7 Benchmark v1.2.0 - 4.3.4.31 Ensure uucp daemon is not in use
Check this host
Run this on a machine you are allowed to audit. The scan is read-only.
shell
tmaegis scan --target aix