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AIX NFS server must be configured to restrict file system access to local hosts.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>The NFS access option limits user access to the specified level. This assists in protecting exported file systems. If access is not restricted, unauthorized hosts may be able to access the system's NFS exports.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-215330r991589_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Edit "/etc/exports" and add "ro" and/or "rw" options (as appropriate) specifying a list of hosts or networks which are permitted access. 

Re-export the file systems:
# /usr/sbin/exportfs -a