cis-ubuntu1204-v110-7-5-4

name	cis-ubuntu1204-v110-7-5-4
description	Disable TIPC
category	cis-os-hardening
version	1.1.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["cis","ubuntu",12.04,"linux","networking","tipc","kernel-module","attack-surface"]
cis_id	7.5.4
cis_benchmark	CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0
tech_stack	["ubuntu","linux"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

7.5.4 Disable TIPC (Not Scored)

Profile Applicability

• Level 1

Description

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.

Audit Procedure

Using Command Line

Perform the following to determine if TIPC is disabled.

grep "install tipc /bin/true" /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf

Expected Result

install tipc /bin/true

Remediation

Using Command Line

echo "install tipc /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf

Default Value

TIPC kernel module is available by default.

References

• CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 1 - Not Scored