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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • All AIX shells referenced in passwd file must be listed in /etc/shells file, except any shells specified for the purpose of preventing logins.

    <VulnDiscussion>The /etc/shells file lists approved default shells. It helps provide layered defense to the security approach by ensuring use...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014

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    Group
  • The AIX SSH server must use SSH Protocol 2.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • AIX must config the SSH idle timeout interval.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automatic session termination addresses the termination of user-initiated logical sessions in contrast to the termination of ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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