The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-867 | GEN006400 | SV-867r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Due to numerous security vulnerabilities existing within NIS, it must not be used. Possible alternative directory services are NIS+ and LDAP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-851r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine if NIS is active on the system. # ps -ef | egrep '(ypbind|ypserv)' If NIS is found active on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1021r2_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the use of NIS. Possible replacements are NIS+ and LDAP. |