3.5.2 Ensure SCTP is disabled

Information

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 the file /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf and add the following line: install sctp /bin/true

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1863

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b., CSCv6|9.1

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 26caf13095424e55421b524cd82832b91fd1ac8a57e2a3eedcacb3d521ae3645