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The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-867 | GEN006400 | SV-37742r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36937r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine if NIS is active on the system: # ps -ef | grep ypbind If NIS is found active on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32202r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the use of NIS/NIS+. Use as a replacement Kerberos or LDAP. |