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The ypbind service must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38604 | RHEL-06-000221 | SV-50405r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Disabling the "ypbind" service ensures the system is not acting as a client in a NIS or NIS+ domain. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-43552r2_fix) |
|---|
| The "ypbind" service, which allows the system to act as a client in a NIS or NIS+ domain, should be disabled. The "ypbind" service can be disabled with the following commands: # chkconfig ypbind off # service ypbind stop |