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The Ubuntu operating system must not have the Network Information Service (NIS) package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-219157 | UBTU-18-010018 | SV-219157r508662_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the Network Information Service (NIS) package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Canonical Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-20882r304799_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: # dpkg -l | grep nis If the NIS package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-20881r304800_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 |