Rule version AIX7-00-003037 · STIG v3 · 2026-08-31
Having the '+' character in the hosts.lpd (or equivalent) file allows all hosts to use local system print resources.
Look for the presence of a print service configuration file by running the following commands:
# find /etc -name hosts.lpd -print # find /etc -name Systems -print # find /etc -name printers.conf
If none of the files are found, this is not applicable.
Otherwise, examine the configuration file by running:
# more <print service file> | grep "+" @+hamlet +lear @+prospero
If any lines are found that contain only a "+" character, this is a finding.
Remove the "+" entries from the "hosts.lpd" (or equivalent) file.