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The hosts.lpd file (or equivalent) must not contain a "+" character.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-827 GEN003900 SV-827r2_rule ECCD-1 ECCD-2 Medium
Description
Having the "+" character in the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file allows all hosts to use local system print resources.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 9 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-03-25

Details

Check Text ( C-611r2_chk )
Look for the presence of a print service configuration file.

Procedure:
# find /etc -name hosts.lpd -print
# find /etc -name Systems -print
# find /etc -name printers.conf

If none of the files are found, this check is not applicable.

Otherwise, examine the configuration file.

Procedure:
# more

Check for entries that contain a "+" or "_" character. If any are found, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-981r2_fix)
Remove the "+" entries from the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file.