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The ypserv package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-50563 | OL6-00-000220 | SV-64769r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the "ypserv" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53085r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run the following command to determine if the "ypserv" package is installed: # rpm -q ypserv If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55361r1_fix) |
|---|
| The "ypserv" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase ypserv |