# 3.5.2 Ensure SCTP is disabled # # Description # =========== # The Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is a transport layer # protocol used to support message oriented communication, with several # streams of messages in one connection. It serves a similar function as # TCP and UDP, incorporating features of both. It is message-oriented # like UDP, and ensures reliable in-sequence transport of messages with # congestion control like TCP. # # 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 # ===== # Run the following commands and verify the output is as indicated: # # # modprobe -n -v sctp # install /bin/true # # lsmod | grep sctp # # # Remediation # =========== # # Edit or create the file /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf and add the following line: # # install sctp /bin/true # parameters: linux: system: kernel: module: sctp: install: command: /bin/true