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Any NIS+ server must be operating at security level 2.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-926 | GEN006460 | SV-926r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the NIS+ server is not operating in, at least, security level 2, there is no encryption and the system could be penetrated by intruders and/or malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-852r2_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is not using NIS+, this is not applicable. Check the system to determine if NIS+ security level 2 is implemented. Procedure: # niscat cred.org_dir If the second column does not contain DES, the system is not using NIS+ security level 2, and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25778r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the NIS+ server to use security level 2. |