The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-867 | GEN006400 | SV-38487r1_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 |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36720r1_chk ) |
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| Perform the following to determine if NIS is active on the system. # ps -ef | grep -v grep | egrep "ypbind|ypserv" If NIS is found active on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32102r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the use of NIS. Possible replacements are NIS+ and LDAP-UX. |