The system must not have the tool-talk database server (ttdbserver) service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29502 | GEN009180 | SV-38706r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ttdbserver service for CDE is an unnecessary service that runs as root and might be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37802r1_chk ) |
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| Check the /etc/inetd.conf file for active ttdbserver service. # grep ttdbserver /etc/inetd.conf |grep -v \# If the ttdbserver service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33060r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out ttdbserver service line. Restart the inetd service. #refresh –s inetd |