Details
The DB2 instance manages the database environment and sets the configuration parameters. It is recommended that only administrators are allowed to start and stop the DB2 instance.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Revoke access from any unnecessary users.
1. Connect to the host
2. Review users and groups that have access to start and stop the DB2 instance.
3. Remove start and stop privileges from all users and groups that should not have them.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This control applies to the following type of system Unix.