Detections
Analytics
GEN005380 - If the system is a Network Management System (NMS) server, it must only run the NMS and any software required by the NMS.
Information
Installing extraneous software on a system designated as a dedicated Network Management System (NMS) server poses a security threat to the system and the network. Should an attacker gain access to the NMS through unauthorized software, the entire network may be susceptible to malicious activity.NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Ensure only authorized software is loaded on a designated NMS server. Authorized software is limited to the NMS software itself, a database management system for the NMS server if necessary, and network management software.See Also
http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_RedHat_5_V1R18_STIG.zip
Item Details
Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION
References: 800-53|SC-32, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001208, Group-ID|V-4392, Rule-ID|SV-37708r1_rule, STIG-ID|GEN005380, Vuln-ID|V-4392
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: 9cb4bd58e9d82d1ee6a2243b16b10e787558599ed59acbfa12b4e5b3c45cb1b8