4.1.2.10 named

Information

This entry starts the named daemon on system startup. This is the server for the DNS protocol and controls domain name resolution for its clients.

Rationale:

The named daemon is the server for the DNS protocol and controls domain name resolution for its clients. It is recommended that this daemon is disabled, unless the server is functioning as a DNS server.This entry starts the named daemon at system startup. This is the server for the DNS protocol and controls domain name resolution for its clients.

Solution

On AIX 7.1 and earlier comment out the named entry in /etc/rc.tcpip and ensure service is stopped:

chrctcp -d named
stopsrc -s named

On AIX 7.2 and later remove the software:

installp -u bos.net.tcp.bind

Default Value:

disabled

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/13069

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 61f19a08b4650fe246999775c8f2d280c5d313da4ea812032c4eed7b57dd4800