NIS maps must be protected through hard-to-guess domain names on AIX.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215418 | AIX7-00-003123 | SV-215418r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of hard-to-guess NIS domain names provides additional protection from unauthorized access to the NIS directory information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16616r294705_chk ) |
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| Check the domain name for NIS maps using command: # domainname If no ouput is returned or the name returned is simple to guess, such as the organization name, building, or room name, etc., this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16614r294706_fix) |
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| Change the NIS domain name to a value difficult to guess. Consult vendor documentation for the required procedure. |