The system must not have the finger service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4701 | GEN003860 | SV-35136r1_rule | DCPP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This could expose information that could be used in subsequent attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-30288r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out the fingerd line. Restart the inetd service via the following command: # inetd -c |