The Network Information Service (NIS) package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215109 | UBTU-16-030010 | SV-215109r610931_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Removing the Network Information Service (NIS) package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Canonical Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16308r285195_chk ) |
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| Verify that the Network Information Service (NIS) package is not installed on the Ubuntu operating system. Check to see if the NIS package is installed with the following command: # sudo apt list nis If the NIS package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16306r285196_fix) |
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| Configure the Ubuntu operating system to disable non-essential capabilities by removing the Network Information Service (NIS) package from the system with the following command: # sudo apt-get remove nis |