3.5.4 Ensure TIPC is disabled - lsmod

Information

The Transparent Inter-Process Communication (TIPC) protocol is designed to provide communication between cluster nodes.

Rationale:

If the protocol is not being used, it is recommended that kernel module not be loaded, disabling the service to reduce the potential attack surface.

Solution

Edit or create a file in the /etc/modprobe.d/ directory ending in .conf
Example: vi /etc/modprobe.d/tipc.conf
and add the following line:

install tipc /bin/true

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2920

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-4, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

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